Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Caregiver
Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ from society’s...
Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ from society’s...
When people get married, they quickly learn that they’ve made a commitment to more than one person. Essentially, you marry your spouse’s whole family....
There’s no getting around it: being a family caregiver is bound to impact how you think and who you are as a person. Taking...
Caregiving is a stressful job even during the best of times. The sheer amount of responsibility is enough to make the most stoic person...
As we travel our own unique journeys, most of us find that certain phrases or concepts take on the status of truth in our...
Dear Carol: My parents are in their mid-eighties and live in the same home where they raised the family. They were doing well until...
Most family caregivers want what is best for their loved ones, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Unfortunately, discerning what’s...
We live in a society that values what we do over who we are. If what we do isn’t highly paid or well understood,...
I once visited a caregiver friend and her mother, who had moderate Alzheimer’s disease. At one point during the visit, the mother abruptly stood...
As people age, they tend to sleep more lightly than when they were younger. Waking up during the night due to achy joints or...