Caregivers Coping with the Stigma of Dementia
People stare. Most are not unkind, they are just curious. Yet when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment, they often...
People stare. Most are not unkind, they are just curious. Yet when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment, they often...
You took your mom to the doctor, and she’s upset with you because the appointment took too long. You helped Dad with the yard...
Nearly all family caregivers with siblings have experienced some version of sibling denial regarding their aging parents. Whether it stems from a subconscious need...
Most of us lead frantic lives. That’s the nature of the world today. When you add to that the job—for it is a high-stress...
There’s an image of holiday perfection that our culture encourages. Starting with Thanksgiving, we are inundated with images of families happily enjoying each other’s...
One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind the life...
Even though most of us have happy memories of holiday celebrations, this time of the year can be stressful. There are pervasive societal expectations that everything...
Dear Carol: My dad, 72, has been adventurous all his life and that spirit doesn’t seem to be dampened by aging or even some...
Dear Carol: My dad was my rock and was always there for his little daughter when I needed support, even more so after Mom...
People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged, listless seniors...