Mental Health

Caregiver Guilt: How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Elderly Parents

Why Do Elderly Parents Make Us Feel Guilty? Get used to it—the guilt, I mean. The incessant phone call thing was just...

It was not unlike any other day, but on this particular afternoon, Dad was adamant. He was waiting for his medical degree...

Dear Carol: My mom requires 24/7 care, but she doesn’t qualify for hospice. Somehow, I need to obtain a lifting device and...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique...

Nearly everyone involved in caring for an ill or aging loved one is experiencing some degree of grief. However, we don’t usually...

November is a month of awareness, and Egosan is eager to be part of these celebrations. So, let’s begin by letting you...

“Where’s my college ring?” This had become Dad’s mantra during some months of his early demented years. I knew he hadn’t gotten...

Dear Carol: I’m a middle-aged, working mom. Life has been stressful, but manageable. My question is about my parents who are in...

Decades ago, when I began my caregiving life, I just did what I did. I’m not sure I was referred to as...

“Carol!” The hospice nurse’s voice was quiet but urgent. I instinctively knew what was happening. She had been shifting Dad’s position so...