Grief

8 Ageless Truths of Dementia Caregiving

As we travel our own unique journeys, most of us find that certain phrases or concepts take on the status of truth...

When the paperwork was finally signed to get hospice care for my dad, I was grateful. There would now be a routine...

Guilt is one emotion that every family caregiver will experience at some point during their journey. When you take on responsibility for...

Please wipe this mess off my face. Please! Don’t go so fast, I can’t swallow! I’m not ready for a drink yet!...

Dear Carol: I’m taking care of my 68-year-old husband with several serious medical diagnoses, as well as my 97-year-old mother in memory...

Dear Carol: I moved my 76-year-old mother in with me after her early memory loss diagnosis. Mom has multiple health problems, but...

I was honored when asked to provide my thoughts about the then-forthcoming The AARP Caregiver Answer Book by Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD and...

Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...

We all live with a certain amount of worry, much of which is caused by fear of the unknown. Since health issues...

Goggled, Hobbled, Isolated by Headphones, I Am Guided Forward We finally reached the top step. The woman holding my elbow didn’t have...