Humor Shared Among Caregivers Is Therapeutic
I once visited a caregiver friend and her mother, who had moderate Alzheimer’s disease. At one point during the visit, the mother abruptly stood...
Millennials
A New Generation of Caregivers: Grandchildren Taking Care of Grandparents
A new generation of young people is stepping up to help their aging and ill family members. Although the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020...
A New Generation of Caregivers: Grandchildren Taking Care of Grandparents
A new generation of young people is stepping up to help their aging and ill family members. Although the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020...
8 Truths of Dementia Caregiving
As we travel our own unique journeys, most of us find that certain phrases or concepts take on the status of truth in our...
How to Survive Caring for Multiple Elders at the Same Time
Each of our aging parents is unique. Some people age so well that they need little help until they are well into their eighties,...
A New Generation of Caregivers: Grandchildren Taking Care of Grandparents
Family and household composition have changed a great deal over recent decades. Many of these young caregivers have lived with or been raised by...
You Are Not Alone: Caregivers Share Their Experiences
Long-term caregiving can be isolating and lonely, which is why peer support is so vital to a caregiver’s mental, emotional, and physical health. More...
Caregiver Guilt: How to Stop Feeling Guilty About Elderly Parents
The first call of the day from your mom you can handle. “Oh, hi, Mom. Yes, it’s a very pretty day. Maybe you should...
A Story from the Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Parents
Watching out for elders has always come naturally for me. I grew up close to my grandparents, and during my teenage years, my paternal...
Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Caregiver
Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ from society’s...
