Holidays

Happy 250th Independence Day from Minding Our Elders!

This is a special Independence Day for our country. Many of you will be planning picnics or grilling, and – special day...

Our aging loved ones often repeat the same stories over and over again. As our patience wanes, we blame the repetition on memory...

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who are mothers, grandmothers, mother figures, and those celebrating their own mothers. We recognize the...

It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from...

Though every new year will bring challenges and even sorrow, we hope you also experience much love and joy. Happy New Year!...

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...

The responsibility of providing care for an aging or ill loved one is a monumental challenge in its own right. But when...