Detaching With Love: Setting Boundaries with Difficult Older Parents
When the family member we are trying to care for is critical, impossible to please or emotionally abusive, long-standing family dynamics are...
Mental Health
Top Excuses from Siblings Who Don’t Help with Caregiving
Unfair as it may seem, even in families with many adult children, one sibling usually becomes the primary caregiver for their aging...
Coping with the Stigma of Dementia
People stare. Most are not unkind, they are just curious. But when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment,...
How to Cope w ith an Older Adult’s Complaining and Negativity
You took your mom to the doctor, and she’s upset with you because the appointment took too long. You helped Dad with...
The Sacrifices of Caregiving and How We Are Changed
One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind...
How Often Should I When Mom First Moves into Care?
Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the...
A Common Caregiver Confession: “I Secretly Wish My Ill Loved One Would Die”
Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...
How to Get Over Feelings That Prevent You from Visiting Someone at a Care Facility
People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...
Happy 2026 to All from Minding Our Elders!
Though every new year will bring challenges and even sorrow, we hope you also experience much love and joy. Happy New Year!...
Happy New Year’s Eve from Minding Our Elders!
As we wrap up 2025, we are sending our best wishes that even with challenges, we can all enjoy a safe, enjoyable...
