Stroke

Caring For Those in Chronic Pain: How Spouses Cope

Traditional marriage vows generally contain the words “through sickness and in health.” For some couples, chronic sickness in the form of a...

There’s no getting around it: being a family caregiver is bound to impact how you think and who you are as a...

As we travel our own unique journeys, most of us find that certain phrases or concepts take on the status of truth...

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

Every so often, someone will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass away. Often, this person is...

The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression and depression are all part...

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

My uncle was an avid reader and loved playing word games. After a series of strokes, he had extreme difficulty communicating. The...

Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a...

Coping with an ill loved one’s difficulty swallowing can be frustrating and frightening for everyone involved. Caring for someone we love means...