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...
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Compassionate Dementia Care Means Avoiding Harsh, Literal Truth
Dear Carol: I understand that people with dementia who tell outrageous stories aren’t really lying. It’s got to be horrible to feel...
Convincing Older Adults There’s Something to Smile About
Despite increasing awareness of and sensitivity to ageism in our society, age-related stereotypes about stubborn, grumpy seniors persist. Chronic health conditions, changes...
Tips for Helping Older Adults Downsize to Before Moving to Assisted Living
For most seniors, moving from a long-time home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...
Making an Assisted Living Apartment or Nursing Home Room 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...
Embracing Positive Caregiving Moments Makes Bad Times Tolerable
My nature is generally upbeat. I try to be grateful for my many blessings and not dwell on the negative. However, as...
Resources for Helping Older Adults and Their Families Plan for Future Changes
Dear Carol: Sorry if this is a repeat question, but my parents are in denial about the fact that they’re aging. While they...
When We Become Caregivers, Friends May Disappear
Most people have not personally provided care for a loved one and therefore cannot fully understand everything that goes into being a...
Caregiving Should to Be a Team Effort, Though Often It isn’t
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “there’s no I in team,” meaning that every member on a successful team puts selfishness aside...
How Do We Plan When Elder Care Needs Can Change in an Instant?
During the years I cared for multiple elders, I grew to dread the ringing of the telephone. It seemed most calls meant...
