Gratitude

Happy New Year’s Eve from Minding Our Elders!

As we wrap up 2025, we are sending our best wishes that even with challenges, we can all enjoy a safe, enjoyable...

(Reprinted from my column “Minding Our Elders” – December 23, 2023) Dear Carol: I can only imagine how often you’ve heard from caregivers...

It’s December 25th and Many people are celebrating Christmas Day. Caregivers might find the word celebrating a little over the top but...

The decisions caregivers must make during the Christmas holidays are fraught with opportunities to make mistakes in judgment. Chief among them is...

“Carol!” The hospice nurse’s voice was quiet but urgent. I instinctively knew what was happening. She had been shifting Dad’s position so...

Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...

Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years. Arthritis is a genetic problem in my family, so...

Family caregiving doesn’t always stop at caring for our own aging parents. Our significant other’s mom and dad often look to us...

The plain truth is that assuming the responsibility of caring for another person dramatically alters one’s life. This change can happen abruptly...

For many families, spring is a time to shake off the winter blues, deep clean their homes and focus on getting organized....