A New Generation of Caregivers: Grandchildren Taking Care of Grandparents
A new generation of young people is stepping up to help their aging and ill family members. Although the Caregiving in the...
Dementia care
Confused About Palliative Care Vs. Hospice Care? You Aren’t Alone
Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for either...
Tips for Managing Incontinence with Dementia
Dear Carol: My dad has Alzheimer’s. Since I’ve received support and training from the Alzheimer’s Association on how to deal with his...
Journaling Helps Some Caregivers Stay on Track Emotionally
At some point during your caregiving journey, you may find yourself in a rut. The awareness may come with a birthday, a...
Hiring a Private Caregiver Presents an Administrative Burden, but There’s Help
Dear Carol: We’ve used caregivers through an agency for my mom who has dementia, but locally they are all short-staffed and unreliable....
Reconciling Grief & Relief When the Loved One You Cared for Dies
When my mother died in a local nursing home, my “career” of visiting this exceptional facility nearly every day for almost 15...
Spouse Criticized for How He Cares for Wife with Dementia
Dear Carol: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago. While it hasn’t been easy keeping her home with me, it’s...
Hospital Delirium: Cognitive Decline After Hospitalization
In the expected course of treatment, people are hospitalized because they are ill. Then, barring a terminal condition, they are released because...
Caregiver or Care Partner? What Evolving Terminology Means
Decades ago, when I began my caregiving life, I just did what I did. I’m not sure I was referred to as...
New to Caregiving: How Do I Keep from Going Under?
Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s, and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health...
