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...

As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...

Note: This is an older article that’s still valid, so I’m running it. However, dementia experts keep learning, and the thinking now...

“Mom! Where do all these packages keep coming from?!” “Dad, what are all these new charges on your credit card?” As our...

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

Dear Carol: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago. While it hasn’t been easy keeping her home with me, it’s...

Dear Carol: My mom has advanced lung disease as well as late-stage Alzheimer’s. We know that there are no cures for either...

Dear Carol: I’m married with teenage kids and work full-time. Until recently, I’ve felt I could also support my 83-year-old mom’s care,...

Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here...

A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...