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Confabulation in Dementia Can Feel Like Hurtful Lies

When a person develops any form of dementia, it is difficult for family and friends to witness their diminishing capacity and the...

Watching a loved one move through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be one life’s toughest and most heart-breaking challenges. If...

Caregiving throws many challenges our way, including establishing care routines for our elders that are not only challenging, but may be somewhat...

It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from...

Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...

For many, music from certain eras can bring back memories of better times. For others, music soothes anxiety or gets them pumped...

Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the...

(Reprinted from my column “Minding Our Elders” – December 23, 2023) Dear Carol: I can only imagine how often you’ve heard from caregivers...

The responsibility of providing care for an aging or ill loved one is a monumental challenge in its own right. But when...

Sarah Akin hopes this holiday that caregivers give themselves a little grace — and that visiting family do the same. Akin, who is...