Handling Resentment Over Making Sacrifices for Someone Else’s Care
… Most caregivers have some idea of how they intended to spend their lives. But thanks to medical advancements, aging parents are...
Mental Health
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...
6 Tips to Have More Fun While Caregiving
Many dementia caregivers feel as though they are treading water just to avoid sinking under the often exhausting pressures associated with dementia care....
Tips for Accessing Resources Mentioned in the Minding Our Elders Column
Dear Readers: In September of 2022, I wrote a column providing brief answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Minding Our...
Caregiving Can Take a Toll on Your Marriage
Dear Candid Caregiver (Carol): My husband and I have been married 25 years and have raised two children. Just as we were...
Depression: How Big of a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Is It?
It seems that there’s always something new popping up in a headline stating that this condition or that disease increases our risk of...
5 Positive Effects of Long-term Caregiving
After decades of caregiving, I’ve experienced some negative effects. However, I’ve also experienced positive effects that continue to give me pleasure and enhance...
5 Negative Effects of Long-term Caregiving
There are countless positive aspects to long-term caregiving, but those who’ve done it know that there are also negative effects, many lifelong....
The Sandwich Generation: Tips for Navigating Generations
Caregiving can creep into your life or crash down with a bang, but either way, if we aren’t thinking ahead, we can...
Common Drugs with Surprising Mental Side Effects
Many of us have become aware that prescription medications such as Ativan, Xanax, and Klonopin may have serious side effects including memory issues....
