Caregiving

A Common Caregiver Confession: “I Secretly Wish My Ill Loved One Would Die”

Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass away. Often,...

Should Your Elderly Loved One Move in With You?

Decades ago, it was fairly common to have grandparents living with family and it often worked well. It did for my family. My parents...

A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety

A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety A recent question on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum brought back memories from...

Should Your Parent Risk an Anesthesia Disaster or Forego Surgery?

Just last week a reader asked me whether she should try to sway her mother, who had colon cancer, toward surgery. Her mother, 87,...

Rushing People with Cognitive Decline Simply Increases Anxiety

Dear Carol: Last year, my husband was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Our current challenge is that he still wants to be Mr....

How to Stay Sane During the Holidays as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver

If one can believe the old Westerns, frontier women were the ultimate multi-taskers. They could rock a cradle with their foot to quiet a...

Reducing Loneliness: How to Help Older Adults During the Holidays

While aging can bring wisdom and experience, there are inevitable losses that even the healthiest seniors face. Loved ones and friends fall ill and...