Journaling for Caregivers: Rediscover Yourself and Reclaim Your Life
At some point during your caregiving journey, you may find yourself in a rut. The awareness may come with a birthday, a...
Self-care
8 Tips from a Healthy Aging Expert
Like many Alzheimer’s advocates, I support increased funding for Alzheimer’s research. The goal is to discover a cure. However, the current reality...
Mostly Low-Tech Time Management Strategies for Caregivers
Don’t let the title scare you, folks. I’m not presenting a “system” here. Personally, I’ve never seen a chart or graph designed...
You’re Not a Terrible Person If You’ve Secretly Wished Your Ill Loved One Could Die
Every so often, someone will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass away. Often, this person is...
Elders Who Abuse Their Family Caregivers: Yes – It Happens
Most of us have seen evidence of people being harder on those they love than they are on strangers or even people...
A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety
A recent question brought back memories from my early days of caregiving. The member wrote, “My 81-year-old father still thinks he can...
Aging Life Professionals Can Help Swamped Caregivers Find Resources
Dear Carol: I feel like I’m failing everyone because I can’t do everything well. I work full-time, and my kids are in...
Spring and Summer Cleaning: How to Refresh Your Caregiving Routine
For many families, spring or early summer is a time to shake off the winter blues, deep clean their homes and focus...
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Books: Best Reads for Family Caregivers
Note: I was interviewed by A Place for Mom about caregiving books, so I chose just some of my favorites (can’t name...
Siblings Who Feel Shut Out of Caregiving
There’s a great deal of anger in the world of family caregiving over siblings who don’t help care for their aging parents....
