Dementia

Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Caregiver

Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique...

As we travel our own unique journeys, most of us find that certain phrases or concepts take on the status of truth...

We all live with a certain amount of worry, much of which is caused by fear of the unknown. Since health issues...

While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we...

My nature is generally upbeat. I try to be grateful for my many blessings and not dwell on the negative. However, as...

Dear Carol: My dad is very independent, but he has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. He lives in an independent living community, does his own...

Sponsored There’s an awful lot we still don’t know about Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists still don’t fully understand what causes its onset. It’s...

During the years I cared for multiple elders, I grew to dread the ringing of the telephone. It seemed most calls meant...

There are many options for the care of our aging parents, but most of them are costly. There was a stretch of...