Assisted living

How Often Should I When Mom First Moves into Care?

Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the...

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

For some lucky families, having all adult siblings gather around and plan how to take care of Mom and Dad as their...

Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home. For most of us, the feeling is less about how large or...

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

Dear Carol: My head is pounding from stress after leaving my mom, who lives in a skilled nursing facility. Anger isn’t my...

Dear Carol: My mother is in her 80s and is doing well except for arthritic pain and some blood pressure issues. I...

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

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

Dear Carol: My 86-year-old mother’s long-time private caregiver is moving. She’s been a faithful friend and helper to Mom for years, so...