Communication

When a Person Living with Dementia Says, ‘I Just Want to Go Home’

Update: Some current thinking is that the emotion behind this sad lament is more about finding a level of emotional comfort than...

There’s a great deal of anger in the world of family caregiving over siblings who don’t help care for their aging parents....

Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a...

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

Dear Carol: You’ve addressed this before, but I need help. I’m 73 and feel like I’m continually under scrutiny as my adult...

If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place...

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

Note: Recent research has made it clear that treating hearing challenges can help protect our brains. Hearing problems don’t just happen to...

Many individuals struggle to accept the label of “family caregiver,” but fully embracing this role increases our chances of succeeding in it....

Dear Carol: Shortly after her 85th birthday, my mom had a stroke. She recovered, but she still has mobility deficits. We discussed...