Even “Born Caregivers” Can End Up Feeling Drained By the Sacrifices
One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind...
Relationships
Why People Are Ashamed When They Secretly Wish Their Suffering Loved One Could 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 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,...
Reframing How We View Conflicts with Older Parents Can Maintain Harmony
Dear Carol: My parents are entering their 80s. While they seem cognitively sound, they have physical challenges that will progress. I’ll help...
Choosing Senior Housing and Care Based on Your Parent’s Needs
As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...
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...
Safety Vs. Autonomy in Aging
A recent question on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum brought back memories from my early days of caregiving. The member wrote, “My 81-year-old...
Elders Who Abuse Their Family Caregivers
Most of us have seen evidence of people being harder on those they love than they are on strangers, or even people...
Parent’s Death Left Family Unable to Access Vital Online Accounts
Dear Carol: I rarely see this problem addressed. My dad, a widower, was in excellent health for someone in their 70s. He...
Coping when Both Parents Have Dementia
“My mom and dad both have dementia. I am all alone taking care of them since. I have no one to help...
