Housing

Living with Elderly Parents: Do You Regret the Decision?

If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place...

Dear Carol: My 82-year-old mother has been in relatively good health but lately she’s experienced several falls. I only know this because...

“We don’t want strangers taking care of Mom!” “We promised Dad he would never have to go to a nursing home!” “If...

As a columnist for a newspaper on the plains, I often have readers write me that they are begging their parents to...

Most seniors are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved ones’...

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...