Holidays

To Enjoy the Holidays more, Accept That Traditions Can and Do Evolve

Dear Carol: Your column gives us a place to talk about our caregiving feelings, so thank you. I’m caring for my mom who has a...

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Caregiver Tips for Enjoying Holidays with Older Adults

…Our desire is simple: keeping seniors involved during the holidays and creating an experience they’ll truly enjoy. However, health conditions, functional limitations, and senior...

Handling Sibling Criticism During the Holidays

..You’re doing everything you can to help your aging parent(s) maintain a high quality of life. For the most part, you are succeeding, but...

10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

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

Handling Sibling Criticism During the Holidays

You’re doing everything you can to help your aging parent(s) maintain a high quality of life. For the most part, you are succeeding, but...

How to Stay Sane During the Holidays as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver

…Prior to an aging parent’s health issues, the busy season described above would be a “normal” Christmas for you and your family. Things would...

10 Steps Toward Gratitude During Difficult Times

It’s easy to feel grateful when life is going well, and certainly, it’s desirable to acknowledge life at its best with appropriate gratitude. What’s...

Couple Affected by Dementia Wants to Express Thanksgiving Gratitude

Dear Carol: My husband has Alzheimer’s and even though we could afford a care facility, I want to keep him home as long as possible....

Caregiving During the Holidays: Have a Realistic, Positive Approach

here’s an image of holiday perfection that our culture encourages. Starting with Thanksgiving, we are inundated with images of families happily enjoying each other’s...