How to Convince Your Parent to Move to Assisted Living
Conventional wisdom says that we all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. That is likely how most...
Conventional wisdom says that we all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. That is likely how most...
People stare. Most are not unkind, they are just curious. Yet when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment, they often...
Nearly all family caregivers with siblings have experienced some version of sibling denial regarding their aging parents. Whether it stems from a subconscious need...
There’s an image of holiday perfection that our culture encourages. Starting with Thanksgiving, we are inundated with images of families happily enjoying each other’s...
One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind the life...
Even though most of us have happy memories of holiday celebrations, this time of the year can be stressful. There are pervasive societal expectations that everything...
Getting an aging or ill loved one to bathe can be a notorious battle that many family caregivers experience. When dementia is a part...
Most caregivers are decent folks who care deeply about their elderly parents, spouses, and other loved ones who require their assistance. As so many...
Dear Carol: My dad was my rock and was always there for his little daughter when I needed support, even more so after Mom...
Dear Carol: I’ve spent decades caring for all the older adults connected to our families. Now, only my father-in-law and my mom remain. They...