Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from January 1...
Holidays
The Upcoming New Year Calls for a Refreshed Attitude Toward Caregiving
How long has it been since you’ve distanced yourself from caregiving long enough to decide what is good for you? When was the last...
Christmas Is Here: Our Best Is Good Enough
The decisions that we caregivers of elderly loved ones must make during the Christmas holidays are fraught with opportunities to make mistakes in judgment....
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...
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...
