Housing

Encouraging Parents to Socialize After the Move to Senior Living

Moving to senior living is often a difficult transition for aging loved ones. Even elders who are on board with the decision...

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

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

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

Dear Carol: I’m a middle-aged single woman who only wants the best for her mom. Six months ago, she moved to assisted...

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

Dear Carol: I’m a 43-year-old woman, married with two kids in middle school. We’re grieving my mother’s recent death and trying to...

Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health...

Dear Carol: My family is having a reunion in August. I’m concerned because several members of my extended family want to visit...

As an expert panelist for A Place for Mom, I’ve been interviewed for articles and have reviewed many others. Over time, you’ll...