Caregivers Handling Impossibly Controlling Aging Parents
The responsibility of providing care for an aging or ill loved one is a monumental challenge in its own right. But when...
Dementia care
Caregiving Should Ideally be a Team Effort
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “There’s no I in team,” meaning that every member on a successful team puts selfishness aside...
Confusion About Palliative Services Vs. Hospice Care Is Understandable
Dear Carol: After caring for my mom for years, I moved her to memory care due to her dementia. At 93, she...
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...
The Hazards of Alcoholism in the Elderly
Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink...
Minimizing Grief for a Surviving Spouse with Dementia
Deciding whether to tell someone who is cognitively impaired that their spouse has died is a serious and often recurring struggle. Dementia...
Living with Elderly Parents: Do You Regret the Decision?
If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place...
Siblings Who Care More About Their Inheritance Than Mom and Dad’s Care
“We don’t want strangers taking care of Mom!” “We promised Dad he would never have to go to a nursing home!” “If...
Alzheimer’s: Theft, Paranoia or Forgetfulness?
“She took my sweater!” Victoria says. “I saw her. She stole it! That woman took the sweater my mother made for me!”...
Adult Day Services Can Fill a Gap for Seniors and Their Caregivers
Most seniors are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved ones’...
