Aging-in-place

How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Elderly Parents

Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...

Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the...

Dear Carol: My parents are entering their 80s. While they seem cognitively sound, they have physical challenges that will progress. I’ll help...

Dear Carol: I rarely see this problem addressed. My dad, a widower, was in excellent health for someone in their 70s. He...

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

As a columnist for a newspaper on the northern plains, I often have readers write me that they are begging their parents...

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring, and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that...

Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are...

Dear Carol: My wife of over 40 years has Alzheimer’s disease and I care for her at home. While I’ve worked to...

Dear Carol: Our parents are in their mid-80s and are comparatively healthy. While I live near them, I work and have kids,...