Family

When Power of Attorney Disagreements Threaten Family Unity Try Reframing

Dear Carol: Our 70-year-old parents announced that they are planning to see an elder law attorney to name a Power of Attorney and...

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Women and Caregiving: The Hidden Health, Work, and Financial Effects of Unpaid Care in Midlife

While more men are caring for family members than in the past, women are still the first considered in most families when...

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Helping vs. Enabling: How to Strike a Balance While Caregiving

Most family caregivers want what is best for their loved ones, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Unfortunately,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

Family

When Power of Attorney Disagreements Threaten Family Unity Try Reframing

Women and Caregiving: The Hidden Health, Work, and Financial Effects of Unpaid Care in Midlife

Helping vs. Enabling: How to Strike a Balance While Caregiving

Humor Shared Among Caregivers Is Therapeutic

Compassionate Dementia Care Means Avoiding Harsh, Literal Truth

Convincing Older Adults There’s Something to Smile About

Tips for Helping Older Adults Downsize to Before Moving to Assisted Living

Making an Assisted Living Apartment or Nursing Home Room Feel Like Home

Embracing Positive Caregiving Moments Makes Bad Times Tolerable

Resources for Helping Older Adults and Their Families Plan for Future Changes

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