Setting Boundaries with Difficult Older Parents
When the family member we are trying to care for is critical, impossible to please or emotionally abusive, long-standing family dynamics are often to...
When the family member we are trying to care for is critical, impossible to please or emotionally abusive, long-standing family dynamics are often to...
Aging In Place vs. Assisted Living: Professional in-home care and a medical alert system are sufficient for some seniors to remain at home safely...
People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting care facilities. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged, listless seniors...
As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over confusing choices....
When an aging parent transitions from their home to assisted living, independent living, a nursing home, or a relative’s home, it can be a...
Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and concern, but...
I think most of us approach the idea of sharing the care of an elder with a lot of trepidation. We have cared for...
“We don’t want strangers taking care of Mom!” “We promised Dad he would never have to go to a nursing home!” “If you really...
While most senior living communities offer an array of programs and events, activities directors often work with limited budgets and are challenged to meet...
Dear Carol: Shortly after her 85th birthday, my mom had a stroke. She recovered, but she still has mobility deficits. We discussed assisted living,...