Aging-in-place

Should You Convince Your Aging Parents to Move Closer to You?

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,...

Sharing a kitchen with another cook can be trying for some people. Sharing a kitchen with a person who has dementia can...

Dear Carol: My dad, 72, has been adventurous all his life and that spirit doesn’t seem to be dampened by aging or...

Whether the need is regular home maintenance or some small remodeling job, in the past it was hard to get many companies...

Most seniors need to feel useful to enjoy a high quality of life. They maintain a sense of purpose by sticking to...

There is a lot of pressure on people to enjoy themselves during the holidays. The season is supposed to be merry and...