Housing

Honor Your Older Adult’s Need for Independence

Although we may not think about it in these terms very often, a person’s dignity and identity are often tied to their...

When I was a teenager, my parents had a new home specifically built with separate quarters so my grandmother could live with...

I’m honored to be featured with Anthony Cirillo, a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and president of The Aging...

The importance of grandparents in the lives of children cannot be denied. Before our society became so mobile, it was common for...

Dear Carol: I have a great-aunt who’s mentally sharp, but she’s in assisted living for physical needs. Auntie is 15 years older...

Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years. Arthritis is a genetic problem in my family,...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique...

As we travel our own unique journeys, most of us find that certain phrases or concepts take on the status of truth...

Dear Carol: My parents are in their 90s and live in their condo near me. Both have the expected memory problems, but...

Most family caregivers want what is best for their loved ones, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Unfortunately,...