Relationships

Family Caregivers Still Undervalued By Many

We live in a society that tends to value what we do over who we are. If what we do isn’t highly...

As a columnist for a newspaper on the northern plains, I often have readers write me that they are begging their parents...

As family caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctor’s appointments, and...

Most seniors are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved ones’...

Years ago, a journalist (we’ll call her Nancy) requested an interview with me to discuss common caregiving issues for an article she...

Many children face significant challenges as they grow up. Even so, when a child knows there is someone they can always count...

Nearly any of us who are mothers have wanted to be a perfect example of motherhood. Yet, the reality is, that since...

It was not unlike any other day, but on this particular afternoon Dad was adamant. He was waiting for his medical degree...

When I wrote this article, seven stages were considered the standard way to evaluate people living with Alzheimer’s. Now, it’s more common...

Nearly everyone involved in caring for an ill or aging loved one is experiencing some degree of grief. However, we don’t usually...