Dementia and Inappropriate Behavior: How to Respond
Dementia can cause people to say and do some pretty odd things. Family caregivers may be caught off guard at first, but as they...
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Caregiver Burnout is Best Prevented Since Recovery Is Hard on Everyone
Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years. Arthritis is a genetic problem in my family, so pain...
How to Convince a Senior to Wear Adult Briefs (Diapers)
It’s often difficult for older adults to accept and deal with incontinence issues. Many try to ignore this new development and carry on with...
Confabulation in Dementia Can Feel Like Hurtful Lies
When a person develops any form of dementia, it is difficult for family and friends to witness their diminishing capacity and the unbearable frustration...
Choosing Senior Housing and Care Based on Your Parent’s Needs
As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over confusing choices....
How to Handle a Shopaholic Older Adult
“Mom! Where do all these packages keep coming from?!” “Dad, what are all these new charges on your credit card?” As our loved ones...
Coping With Seniors Who Won’t Accept In-Home Caregivers
Hiring in-home care for my elderly neighbor, Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their professional caregivers were great, but the...
Handling Controlling Elderly Parents
The responsibility of providing care for an aging or ill loved one is a monumental challenge in its own right. But when a care...
“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”
Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and concern, but...
ADLs and IADLs Explained: What Are They and How Are They Used?
Dear Carol: My mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. While she’s pretty normal now other than some short-term memory loss and occasional confusion, I want...
