Minding Our Elders’ Mid-Year Caregiver and Elder-Friendly Technology Roundup
Dear Readers: It’s mid-year already, and that means it’s time for my semi-annual column featuring caregiver and elder-friendly products, services, and technology. These...
Mental Health
A Common Caregiver Confession: “I Secretly Wish the Ill Person I’m Caring for 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...
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...
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...
Happy 250th Independence Day from Minding Our Elders!
This is a special Independence Day for our country. Many of you will be planning picnics or grilling, and – special day...
Geriatric Care Managers Can Help Busy Caregivers
Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the...
Specialized Moving Services Ease Transitions to Senior Living Communities
When an elderly parent transitions from their home to assisted living, independent living, a nursing home or a relative’s home, it can...
When It’s Time for That Senior Care Conversation: Tips
A Place for Mom continues to support caregivers as they have those difficult conversations about potential senior care options. I recently had...
Once Close Friends Often Drift Away after Dementia Diagnosis
Dear Carol: My 67-year-old mother struggles to care for her 75-year-old husband with Alzheimer’s. In many ways, things are going pretty well,...
A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety
As caregivers, we walk a thin line between keeping our loved ones safe and helping to preserve their independence. One of my...
