Is It Normal to Grieve Before Someone Dies?
Nearly everyone involved in caring for an ill or aging loved one is experiencing some degree of grief. However, we don’t usually identify the...
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 that he...
I Want to Go Home: How to Respond
Dear Candid Caregiver (Carol): My Dad is having around-the-clock home care, which was his choice early on when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He’s...
Daughter Broken-Hearted After Dad with Alzheimer’s Doesn’t Recognize Her
Dear Carol: My heart is breaking. For more than five years, I cared for my dad in his own home, then brought him into mine....
Spending Time Second-Guessing Your Caregiving Decisions?
Like most adults, I’ve second-guessed many of my own decisions. While most were made with my own future in mind, that all changed when...
