Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different
Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for our loved...
Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for our loved...
As the years go by, most of us find that our teeth require an increasing amount of care. A cracked tooth here, a root...
Sharing a kitchen with another cook can be trying for some people. Sharing a kitchen with a person who has dementia can be more...
Studies show that animals can be wonderful companions for older adults – their presence can calm agitation, alleviate loneliness and even lower blood pressure....
Dear Carol: How do people get a parent with dementia to take a shower or bath? I’ve argued with my mom. I’ve coaxed her....
The importance of grandparents in the lives of children cannot be denied. Before our society became so mobile, it was common for children to...
The Bucket List, a 2007 movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, helped contemporize the old expression “kick the bucket,” a common slang phrase...
Family caregivers often find that their social circles shrink over time. Casual friends are typically the first to drift away because a caregiver is...
For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that we know...
Dear Carol: My husband recently moved to memory care. While I’m still an active caregiver with visits and decision-making, I finally have some time...