Caregiving

Helping vs. Enabling: How to Strike a Balance While Caregiving

Most family caregivers want what is best for their loved ones, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Unfortunately,...

We live in a society that tends to value what we do over who we are. If what we do isn’t highly...

Dear Carol: My dad has had Alzheimer’s for seven years and is currently in the later stages. We looked at memory care,...

For most seniors, moving from a long-time home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...

While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we...

My nature is generally upbeat. I try to be grateful for my many blessings and not dwell on the negative. However, as...

Most people have not personally provided care for a loved one and therefore cannot fully understand everything that goes into being a...

Dear Readers: Falls Prevention Awareness Day is observed on the first day of autumn each year. That means Tuesday, September 22, 2026,...

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “there’s no I in team,” meaning that every member on a successful team puts selfishness aside...

Being a family caregiver doesn’t always stop at caring for our own aging parents. Our significant other’s mom and dad often look...