The ‘AARP Caregiver Answer Book’ Will Become a Classic
I was honored when asked to provide my thoughts about the then-forthcoming The AARP Caregiver Answer Book by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD and...
Communication
Top Excuses from Siblings Who Don’t Help with Caregiving
Unfair as it may seem, even in families with many adult children, one sibling usually becomes the primary caregiver for their aging...
Reframing How We View Conflicts with Older Parents Can Maintain Harmony
Dear Carol: My parents are entering their 80s. While they seem cognitively sound, they have physical challenges that will progress. I’ll help...
Safety Vs. Autonomy in Aging
A recent question on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum brought back memories from my early days of caregiving. The member wrote, “My 81-year-old...
How to Discuss End-of-Life Issues with Aging Parents
………….. Sex and death: It’s odd that these two topics of conversation should bring so much anxiety to parents and children. One...
How to Communicate with a Senior Who Can No Longer Speak
Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a...
Caregiver Distressed That Wife Living at Home Still Wants to ‘Go Home’
Dear Carol: My wife of over 40 years has Alzheimer’s disease and I care for her at home. While I’ve worked to...
Confused About Palliative Care Vs. Hospice Care? You Aren’t Alone
Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for either of...
Physical Changes Make Incontinence a Common Concern as People Age
Dear Carol: I’m writing because I want to help my husband, who had surgery for prostate cancer, understand that he’s not alone...
An Older Adult Skips Bathing? Maybe there’s a Good Reason
A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...
