Sandwich generation

Respecting Diverse Approaches to Caregiving

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...

November is a month of awareness, and Egosan is eager to be part of these celebrations. So, let’s begin by letting you...

Even when family caregivers have access to help, many still come up with excuses to turn down assistance. Learning to accept support...

Family caregivers often find that their social circles shrink over time. Casual friends are typically the first to drift away because a...

Have you thought about what you’d want your obituary to say about you? I hadn’t until I was recently asked to write...

Each of our aging parents is unique. Some people age so well that they need little help until they are well into...

“My mom is 81 and lives alone in her condo,” Judy Hanson writes. “Her arthritis is painful, but she gets around with...

If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place...

Wouldn’t it be nice to be a family caregiver who never gets frustrated and is an eternal optimist? Maybe there are some...

One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind...