Retirement Navigator: Before a Parent Needs Care – The Talks and Papers to Have Ready
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Kwame Kwadey for The Retirement Navigator. It was fun for me because Kwame...
Dementia care
Am I a Caregiver? Defining the Family Caregiver Role
Many individuals struggle to accept the label of “family caregiver,” but fully embracing this role increases our chances of succeeding in it....
How to Handle Mom’s Repeated Calls Due to Short-Term Memory Loss
Dear Carol: My wonderful mom is 82, lives in assisted living, and has short-term memory loss. She enjoys her community friends and...
Honor Aging Adults’ Need for Independence
Although we may not think about it in these terms very often, a person’s dignity and identity are often tied to their...
Should Your Aging Parent Move in With You?
Decades ago, it was fairly common to have grandparents living with family, and it often worked well. It did for my family....
The Classic Promise to Never Put a Parent in a Care Facility
Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...
Why So Many Long-Married Couples Die Close Together
While death rarely brings pleasant feelings, from time to time, we’ll see a story about death go viral on the Internet because...
How Do I Communicate Reminders to a Parent With Dementia?
Sponsored “Mom, remember, your appointment is tomorrow at 10.” “I know. You already told me.” Then an hour later: “What time is...
Losing Hospice Services When Someone No Longer Meets the Criteria
Dear Carol: My wife was receiving support at home from hospice due to late-stage dementia and physical decline, but now it’s determined...
Dementia Can Open the Door to Artistic Expression
The treatment of people with dementia has changed dramatically since I first became personally involved with the disease. It’s now widely recognized...
