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The Sacrifices of Caregiving Stay with Us Long After Our Service Ends

One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind...

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Dementia Bathing: A Guide for Caregivers

Getting an aging or ill loved one to bathe can be a notorious battle that many family caregivers experience. When dementia is...

Minding Our Elders’ Mid-Year Caregiver and Elder-Friendly Technology Roundup

Dear Readers: It’s mid-year already, and that means it’s time for my semi-annual column featuring caregiver and elder-friendly products, services, and technology. These...

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A Common Caregiver Confession: “I Secretly Wish the Ill Person I’m Caring for Would Die”

Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...

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How to Get Over Feelings That Prevent You From Visiting Someone in a Care Home

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

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Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

Happy 250th Independence Day from Minding Our Elders!

This is a special Independence Day for our country. Many of you will be planning picnics or grilling, and – special day...

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Why Caregivers Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice

A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “...

Geriatric Care Managers Can Help Busy Caregivers

Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the...

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Choosing Senior Housing and Care Based on Your Parents’ Needs

As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...

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The Sacrifices of Caregiving Stay with Us Long After Our Service Ends

Dementia Bathing: A Guide for Caregivers

Minding Our Elders’ Mid-Year Caregiver and Elder-Friendly Technology Roundup

A Common Caregiver Confession: “I Secretly Wish the Ill Person I’m Caring for Would Die”

How to Get Over Feelings That Prevent You From Visiting Someone in a Care Home

Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different

Happy 250th Independence Day from Minding Our Elders!

Why Caregivers Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice

Geriatric Care Managers Can Help Busy Caregivers

Choosing Senior Housing and Care Based on Your Parents’ Needs

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Egosan Incontinence: Discover the Difference

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Seneca Sense Home: Incontinence Care Made Easy

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