The debate surrounding gun ownership has been raging for decades, and I want to preface this article by acknowledging that seniors and guns are...
Even when family caregivers have access to help, many still come up with excuses to turn down assistance. Learning to accept support and assistance...
For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring, and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that we know...
Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are helping someone...
Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious challenges. Even...
Please join us for an inspiring event with five of our authors currently living with dementia who will share their stories, allowing us to...
Watching a loved one move through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be one of life’s toughest and most heart-breaking challenges. If we...
There’s no getting around it: being a family caregiver is bound to impact how you think and who you are as a person. Taking...
We all live with a certain amount of worry, much of which is caused by fear of the unknown. Since health issues can change...
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “there’s no I in team,” meaning that every member of a successful team puts selfishness aside and works...
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It's wonderful having you with us. I’m Carol, also known online as Minding Our Elders. I'm a certified dementia support group facilitator, experienced family caregiver, and writer. Together, these experiences inspired me to create this blog as a way to offer support and resources helpful to caregivers and older adults. You can learn more by clicking on "About Us" above.
