Family

Older Adults Have Different Criteria When Deciding How to Approach Cancer

Dear Carol: My Dad was diagnosed with non-aggressive prostate cancer. In the past, he’s been proactive about his health, but now he’s...

People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there’s some merit...

Caring for a vulnerable person is daunting. We have to make decisions for them that are often a matter of quality of...

When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the...

Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink...

“We don’t want strangers taking care of Mom!” “We promised Dad he would never have to go to a nursing home!” “If...

Dear Carol: I want so badly to help my mom have as good a life as possible during her last years, yet...

As family caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctors’ appointments, and...

Years ago, a journalist (we’ll call her Nancy) requested an interview with me to discuss common caregiving issues for an article she...

Dear Carol: I’m upset because my dad, age 84, is refusing a colonoscopy even though he’s had some blood in his stools....