Memory loss

Recognizing Caregiver Burnout

Caregiver burnout isn’t something that happens all at once. We all have good days and bad days, which is normal. Eventually, though,...

Dementia can cause people to say and do some pretty odd things. Family caregivers may be caught off guard at first, but...

Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years. Arthritis is a genetic problem in my family,...

It’s often difficult for older adults to accept and deal with incontinence issues. Many try to ignore this new development and carry...

When a person develops any form of dementia, it is difficult for family and friends to witness their diminishing capacity and the...

As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...

“Mom! Where do all these packages keep coming from?!” “Dad, what are all these new charges on your credit card?” As our...

Hiring in-home care for my elderly neighbor, Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their professional caregivers were great,...

The responsibility of providing care for an aging or ill loved one is a monumental challenge in its own right. But when...

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...