Housing

What to Look for When Visiting an Elder in Senior Housing

So, you and your loved one have taken the plunge. You’ve put in the time and effort to research senior housing options,...

Dear Carol: I grew up being close to my grandparents, but Grandma has passed, and Grandpa is in memory care. Grandma held...

As parents age and need more assistance, most adult children do what they can to help. For many, the first step is...

Each of our aging parents is unique. Some people age so well that they need little help until they are well into...

Guilt is one emotion that every family caregiver will experience at some point during their journey. When you take on responsibility for...

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

I’m swamped with daily life let alone carrying out holiday traditions. My dad is in memory care…

Conventional wisdom says that we all want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can. That is likely...

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

Years ago, I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...