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When Someone with Dementia Says, ‘I Just Want to Go Home’

“I want to go home.” Nearly every dementia caregiver has heard this heartbreaking plea from their loved one. They may already be...

While there are hundreds of books on general caregiving and specifically, dementia care, I usually leave the reviews to the phenomenal group...

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...

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

Sex and death: It’s odd that these two topics of conversation should bring so much anxiety to parents and children. One addresses...

Dear Carol: My 83-year-old parents are still doing well for their age but declining as would be expected. Since I live nearby,...

Hiring in-home care for my elderly neighbor Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their professional caregivers were great,...

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

People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there’s some merit...