Faith

The Emotional Impact of Losing a Loved One to Dementia

“Carol!” The hospice nurse’s voice was quiet but urgent. I instinctively knew what was happening. She had been shifting Dad’s position so...

Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...

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

How long has it been since you’ve distanced yourself from caregiving long enough to decide what is good for you? When was...

It’s December 25th and Many people are celebrating Christmas Day. Caregivers might find the word celebrating a little over the top but...

The decisions caregivers must make during the Christmas holidays are fraught with opportunities to make mistakes in judgment. Chief among them is...

Candles symbolize light and love for many faiths. For eight days and nights, people of the Jewish faith celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival...

Sex and death: It’s odd that these two topics of conversation should bring so much anxiety to parents and children. One addresses...

Nearly everyone involved in caring for an ill or aging loved one is experiencing some degree of grief. However, we don’t usually...

Each time I walked into Dad’s room in the nursing home, he would be rigid in bed, propped up on one elbow...