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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...

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...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique...

Caregiver burnout isn’t something that happens all at once. We all have good days and bad days, which is normal. Eventually, though,...

Caregiving is a stressful job even during the best of times. The sheer amount of responsibility is enough to make the most...

Dear Carol: My mother is incredibly healthy for an 83-year-old. She takes no medication other than occasional OTC pain relief or something for...

Dear Carol: My dad has had Alzheimer’s for seven years and is currently in the later stages. We looked at memory care,...

Dear Carol: I’m a 75-year-old widow who is tired of being bossed around. I know you’ve addressed this before, but I think...

For most seniors, moving from a long-time home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...