Mental Health

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...

Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ...

When people get married, they quickly learn that they’ve made a commitment to more than one person. Essentially, you marry your spouse’s...

There’s no getting around it: being a family caregiver is bound to impact how you think and who you are as a...

Dear Carol: I supported and cared for my parents for years before they both died days apart last year. Now, my husband...

Most family caregivers want what is best for their loved ones, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Unfortunately,...

Being a family caregiver doesn’t always stop at caring for our own aging parents. Our significant other’s mom and dad often look...

Moving to senior living is often a difficult transition for aging loved ones. Even elders who are on board with the decision...

Each of our aging parents is unique. Some people age so well that they need little help until they are well into...

Long-term marriages generally evolve into a support system so efficient that even adult children hardly notice changes in their parents. If Dad’s...