How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?
People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there’s some merit...
Mental Health
Caregivers, I’m here to tell you that you are incredible. You are enough.
Caring for a vulnerable person is daunting. We have to make decisions for them that are often a matter of quality of...
Why an Older Adult Might Refuse to Bathe or Change Their Clothes
When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the...
Balancing Elder Care With Other Relationships
Becoming a family caregiver is often something that either happens very suddenly or slowly sneaks up on a person. When a loved...
Alzheimer’s: Theft, Paranoia, or Forgetfulness?
The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression, and depression are all part...
Humor Can Protect Caregivers’ Hearts from Their Deepest Sorrows
One of the positive parts of being a family caregiver is the opportunity for emotional growth. We can develop increased compassion, patience,...
Ways to Help Older Adults Stay Active and Engaged
As family caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctors’ appointments, and...
Adult Day Services Can Fill a Gap for Seniors and Their Caregivers
Most seniors are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved ones’...
With Medical Test and Treatments for Older Adults, Often Less is More
Dear Carol: I’m upset because my dad, age 84, is refusing a colonoscopy even though he’s had some blood in his stools....
A Story from the Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Parents
Watching out for elders has always come naturally for me. I grew up close to my grandparents, and during my teenage years,...
