To Enjoy the Holidays more, Accept That Traditions Can and Do Evolve
Dear Carol: Your column gives us a place to talk about our caregiving feelings, so thank you. I’m caring for my mom who has a...
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Care Partnering: Benefits and Setting Boundaries
How maintaining a mindset of care partnering can enhance relationships In healthy partnerships, a relationship is built on our ability to trust that the...
A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety
…One day, I hurried into his house at my typical visiting time and immediately sensed that something was off. Joe would usually sit at...
10 Steps Toward Gratitude During Difficult Times
It’s easy to feel grateful when life is going well, and certainly, it’s desirable to acknowledge life at its best with appropriate gratitude. What’s...
Should You Convince Your Aging Parents to Move Closer to You?
…But aging parents aren’t the only family members on the move. These days, adult children are less likely to stay put in their hometowns....
Caregiving During the Holidays: Have a Realistic, Positive Approach
here’s an image of holiday perfection that our culture encourages. Starting with Thanksgiving, we are inundated with images of families happily enjoying each other’s...
