Revisit Dying Parent’s End-Of-Life Goals Before Pressuring Them to “Fight”
Dear Carol: My mom has late-stage cancer as well as dementia and is being cared for in my home with hospice support. She’s 93,...
Dear Carol: My mom has late-stage cancer as well as dementia and is being cared for in my home with hospice support. She’s 93,...
Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and healthy for their age. I’m the only adult child who lives near them, so it’s...
The impact of aging frequently makes the news. Sadly, the coverage is consistently negative, and all facets of this topic are portrayed as “problems” that...
A frequent problem expressed among family caregivers is that their aging loved ones aren’t honest with their doctors. At home, they may gripe about...
When my mother died in a local nursing home, my “career” of visiting this exceptional facility nearly every day for almost 15 years ended....
Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment of moving...
A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “ When I...
Dear Carol: Why can’t my 85-year-old mom see that in-home care would help keep her safe? Her mind is great. She uses a computer...
A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety A recent question on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum brought back memories from...
Dear Carol: Last year, my husband was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Our current challenge is that he still wants to be Mr....