Dementia care

How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?

People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there’s some merit...

Caring for a vulnerable person is daunting. We have to make decisions for them that are often a matter of quality of...

Dear Carol: After decades together, my wife no longer recognizes me. She’s been living with Alzheimer’s for nearly ten years, so this is...

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

“We don’t want strangers taking care of Mom!” “We promised Dad he would never have to go to a nursing home!” “If...

Becoming a family caregiver is often something that either happens very suddenly or slowly sneaks up on a person. When a loved...

The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression, and depression are all part...

Most seniors are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved ones’...

The first call of the day from your mom, you can handle. “Oh, hi, Mom. Yes, it’s a very pretty day. Maybe...

Watching out for elders has always come naturally for me. I grew up close to my grandparents, and during my teenage years,...