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Time Management Strategies for Caregivers

Don’t let the title scare you, folks. I’m not presenting a “system” here. Personally, I’ve never seen a chart or graph designed to help...

Caring for Aging Parents Who Didn’t Care for You

…As we talked, Nancy described the inner turmoil she was facing as her parents got older. She grew up with a physically and emotionally...

Give Your Dad the Best Father’s Day Gift Ever: Your Attention

Our aging loved ones often repeat the same stories over and over again. As our patience wanes we blame the repetition on memory issues,...

Hindsight Can Be a Blessing or a Curse for Caregivers

They say hindsight is 20/20. But things from the past that may seem “clear” to you now can still be distorted by difficult emotions—especially...

What to Do When Siblings Can’t Agree on a Parent’s Care Needs

For some lucky families, having all adult siblings gather around and plan how to take care of Mom and Dad as their parents’ health...

Living with Elderly Parents: Do You Regret the Decision?

If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place them in...

How to Determine the Potential Impact of Caregiving on Your Situation

Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment of moving...

When Caring for Aging Parents: Tips for New Caregivers

My caregiving journey began after an elderly neighbor’s spouse passed away and he needed a bit of assistance and company. This “assistance” slowly grew...

Caregivers Need to Support One Another’s Difficult Decisions

…Caregiving decisions are nearly always a matter of trade-offs. Balancing the benefits and risks of each scenario and then finally deciding — often through...