Alcoholism in the Elderly: How Can You Help?
Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many can drink in moderation without it...
Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many can drink in moderation without it...
If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place them in...
“We don’t want strangers taking care of Mom!” “We promised Dad he would never have to go to a nursing home!” “If you really...
Becoming a family caregiver is often something that either happens very suddenly or slowly sneaks up on a person. When a loved one has...
The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression and depression are all part of the...
Most family caregivers want what is best for their loved ones, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Unfortunately, discerning what’s...
Dear Carol: I’m struggling. My husband was always super neat, but Alzheimer’s gradually took away his ability to organize even the basics of living....
We live in a society that tends to value what we do over who we are. If what we do isn’t highly paid or...
Dear Carol: After my husband retired, he wanted to be involved in whatever I was doing, no matter how mundane. To me, that signified...
Nearly any of us who are mothers have wanted to be a perfect example of motherhood. Yet, the reality is, that since we are...