Multi-generational Households: The Ins and Outs of In-law Suites
When I was a teenager, my parents had a new home specifically built with separate quarters so my grandmother could live with us and...
When I was a teenager, my parents had a new home specifically built with separate quarters so my grandmother could live with us and...
The importance of grandparents in the lives of children cannot be denied. Before our society became so mobile, it was common for children to...
Decades ago, it was fairly common to have grandparents living with family and it often worked well. It did for my family. My parents...
If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place them in...
Most family caregivers want what is best for their loved ones, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Unfortunately, discerning what’s...
As a columnist for a newspaper on the northern plains, I often have readers write me that they are begging their parents to “come...
As family caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctor’s appointments, and keep schedules....
Dear Carol: Shortly after her 85th birthday, my mom had a stroke. She recovered, but she still has mobility deficits. We discussed assisted living,...
It’s difficult to pinpoint how many aging parents live with their adult children, but there is certainly a lot more interest in this type...
As parents age and need more assistance, most adult children do what they can to help. For many, the first step is a weekly...