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Caregiver Stories about Medical Experiences Increase Awareness

Dear Carol: In “Replacing the term ‘caregiver’ with ‘care partner’ helps preserve dignity,” you wrote about medical people who talk over older adults. Here’s my story: I...

Planning a “Picnic” for a Loved One in a Care Community

While most senior living communities offer an array of programs and events, activities directors often work with limited budgets and are challenged to meet...

A New Generation of Caregivers: Grandchildren Taking Care of Grandparents

Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 report found that the average age of family caregivers (49.2 years old) remains essentially unchanged since the last report...

Former Caregiver Wants to Ease Future Caregiving Stress for Her Kids

Dear Carol: For years, I read your column as a caregiver for my mom who was in her nineties. Since her death, I’ve continued to...

Are People with Advanced Dementia Aware of Their Surroundings?

Even among medical experts, you will find differing opinions on how much someone with advanced dementia of any type understands. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in...