Housing

When Older Adults Won’t Accept In-home Caregivers

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

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

Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and...

“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 northern plains, I often have readers write me that they are begging their parents...

I recently spoke with a caregiver named Ann who was struggling with how to adapt to life as a caregiver. For the...

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

The impact of aging frequently makes the news. Sadly, the coverage is consistently negative, and all facets of this topic are portrayed...

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

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring, and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that...