Humor Shared Among Caregivers Is Therapeutic
I once visited a caregiver friend and her mother, who had moderate Alzheimer’s disease. At one point during the visit, the mother...
Humor
Caregiving Is Not a Competitive Sport: The Case for Supporting Caregivers’ Unique Decisions
Caregiving. What does it mean to you? While often rewarding and frequently exhausting, it’s one of many life events that can only...
5 Ways to Get an Older Adult to Smile
Despite increasing awareness of and sensitivity to ageism in our society, age-related stereotypes about stubborn, grumpy seniors persist. Chronic health conditions, changes...
Spring Cleaning: How to Refresh Your Caregiving Routine
For many families, spring is a time to shake off the winter blues, deep clean their homes and focus on getting organized....
Embracing Positive Caregiving Moments Makes Bad Times Tolerable
My nature is generally upbeat. I try to be grateful for my many blessings and not dwell on the negative. However, as...
Dementia and Inappropriate Behavior: How to Respond
Dementia can cause people to say and do some pretty odd things. Family caregivers may be caught off guard at first, but...
Celebrating Valentine’s Day When a Loved One Has Dementia
Every family has their own favorite special occasions that they enjoy celebrating. Some may not be big into Halloween, Valentine’s Day or...
New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from...
Tips to Beat Caregiver Holiday Blues
When store employees wish us Merry Christmas we smile back and return the greeting. When acquaintances wave and shout Happy Holidays across...
Siblings Who Feel Shut Out of Caregiving
There’s a great deal of anger in the world of family caregiving over siblings who don’t help care for their aging parents....
