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...
Gratitude
Caregiving: A Legacy To Be Proud Of
Have you thought about what you’d want your obituary to say about you? I hadn’t until I was recently asked to write...
Coping With the Decision to Put Your Parent in a Care Facility
Guilt is one emotion that every family caregiver will experience at some point during their journey. When you take on responsibility for...
A New Year Calls for a New Attitude Toward Caregiving
How long has it been since you’ve distanced yourself from caregiving long enough to decide what is good for you? When was...
Thanksgiving: Gratitude Is Possible Even During Tough Times
Dear Carol: As Thanksgiving approaches, I’m struggling because my husband of 53 years can no longer reliably recognize who I am. After...
Faith and Alzheimer’s: Dr. Benjamin Mast Explains
How can faith help both caregivers and people with dementia get through something that makes no sense even to those who believe...
Dementia Can Open the Door to Artistic Expression
The treatment of people with dementia has changed dramatically since I first became personally involved with the disease. It’s now widely recognized...
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...
You Can Be Proud of Your Caregiving Legacy
Have you thought about what you’d want your obituary to say about you? I hadn’t until I was recently asked to write...
5 Positive Effects of Long-term Caregiving
After decades of caregiving, I’ve experienced some negative effects. However, I’ve also experienced positive effects that continue to give me pleasure and enhance...
