Relationships

Humor Is a Survival Mechanism for Caregivers; No Disrespect Meant

Dear Carol: Is it wrong for a caregiver to laugh at situations that occur when someone is living with dementia? My grandma...

Most of us who have cared for someone living with dementia have tried our best to determine how best to provide that...

Most people have not personally provided care for a loved one and therefore cannot fully understand everything that goes into being a...

During the years I cared for multiple elders, I grew to dread the ringing of the telephone. It seemed most calls meant...

Being a family caregiver doesn’t always stop at caring for our own aging parents. Our significant other’s mom and dad often look...

There are many options for the care of our aging parents, but most of them are costly. There was a stretch of...

It’s difficult to pinpoint how many aging parents live with their adult children, but there is certainly a lot more interest in...

When the paperwork was finally signed to get hospice care for my dad, I was grateful. There would now be a routine...

So, you and your loved one have taken the plunge. You’ve put in the time and effort to research senior housing options,...

Dear Carol: I grew up being close to my grandparents, but Grandma has passed, and Grandpa is in memory care. Grandma held...