How to Be a True Friend to a Family Caregiver
Family caregivers often find that their social circles shrink over time. Casual friends are typically the first to drift away because a...
Mental Health
Classic Strategies for Getting (and Staying) Organized While Caregiving
Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are...
Not Treating Hearing Loss Decreases Quality of Life, Increases Dementia Risk
Dear Carol: Why are older adults resistant to wearing hearing aids? My husband has gotten so hard of hearing that I must act...
Comforting Phrases for Caregivers to Tap Into and Live By
Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...
Life As a Caregiver: How to Make Tough Care Decisions
Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...
Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different
Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...
The Aftermath of Long-Term Caregiving: Is Stress the New Normal?
Often, long-term caregivers wonder if their lives will ever return to normal. The short answer is no; at least for most of...
Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Caregiver
Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ...
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Plans Change, Premiums Continue Steep Rise
Dear Readers: Medicare annual open enrollment begins Oct 15, 2026, for 2027 coverage. To guard against fraud, ignore the calls. Consider Medicare-related mail...
The Best Ways to Support a Caregiving Spouse
When people get married, they quickly learn that they’ve made a commitment to more than one person. Essentially, you marry your spouse’s...
