Grief

The Emotional Impact of Losing a Loved One to Dementia

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

Part one of Sensitivity Training for Caregivers tells about the first segment of my training experience at a local nursing home. Reading...

Dr. Gross’ newest book, “The Only Way Out is Through: A Ten-Step Journey from Grief to Wholeness,” is for everyone who experiences the often...

While death rarely brings pleasant feelings, from time to time, we’ll see a story about death go viral on the Internet because...

Dear Carol: I’m afraid my husband and I are a sad cliché of the times. We both earned decent incomes. We put...

Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...

There’s a great deal of anger in the world of family caregiving over siblings who don’t help care for their aging parents....

Dear Carol: My dad had a stroke a few months ago. He’s recovered enough to come home, which would be great news, except...

When store employees wish us “Merry Christmas!” we smile back and return the greeting. When acquaintances wave and shout “Happy Holidays!” across...

The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression and depression are all part...