Humor Shared Among Caregivers Is Therapeutic
I once visited a caregiver friend and her mother, who had moderate Alzheimer’s disease. At one point during the visit, the mother...
Dementia
Types of Incontinence, Causes, and Management Explained
Incontinence is common in older adults and people with certain disabilities. Sadly, embarrassment over being an adult who cannot completely control urinary...
Fecal Incontinence Can Be a Side Effect of Various Conditions Including Constipation
Many conditions can carry as a side effect some degree of fecal incontinence, so if you are affected or someone you care...
Engaging a Care Partner: Benefits and Setting Boundaries in Care Partnering
Care Partner Responsibilities: A Deep DiveThe responsibilities of a care partner extend beyond basic patient care. They play a crucial role in...
Caregivers: It’s Time to Stop Second-Guessing Ourselves
Like most adults, I’ve second-guessed many of my own decisions. While most were made with my own future in mind, that all...
Caregiving Is Not a Competitive Sport: The Case for Supporting Caregivers’ Unique Decisions
Caregiving. What does it mean to you? While often rewarding and frequently exhausting, it’s one of many life events that can only...
Tips for Balancing Caregiving Relationships between Generations
Caregiving can creep into your life or crash down with a bang, but either way, if we aren’t thinking ahead, we can...
Spring Cleaning: How to Refresh Your Caregiving Routine
For many families, spring is a time to shake off the winter blues, deep clean their homes and focus on getting organized....
Making an Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home
While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we...
How Important Is It to Know the Exact Stage of Dementia for Providing Care
Dear Carol: It’s been nearly a year since my mom was diagnosed by a neurologist with early-stage Alzheimer’s. This doctor has left,...
