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Home is All About Heart, Especially for Older Adults

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that...

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Women and Caregiving: The Hidden Health, Work, and Financial Effects of Unpaid Care in Midlife: Part 2

Last week, I wrote about an article released by A Place for Mom in honor of Women’s History Month. The article included...

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10 Tips to Help You “Unplug” from Caregiving

Jen has been caring for her parents for almost two years and she is quickly approaching caregiver burnout. A close friend booked...

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Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Caregiver

Each of us is unique, with our own talents and flaws. Often, our so-called faults are merely ways in which we differ...

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The Best Ways to Support a Caregiving Spouse

When people get married, they quickly learn that they’ve made a commitment to more than one person. Essentially, you marry your spouse’s...

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How Caregiving Can Change Your Personality

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

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Compassionate Dementia Care Means Avoiding Harsh, Literal Truth

Dear Carol: I understand that people with dementia who tell outrageous stories aren’t really lying. It’s got to be horrible to feel...

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Convincing Older Adults There’s Something to Smile About

Despite increasing awareness of and sensitivity to ageism in our society, age-related stereotypes about stubborn, grumpy seniors persist. Chronic health conditions, changes...

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Caregiving Should to Be a Team Effort, Though Often It isn’t

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “there’s no I in team,” meaning that every member on a successful team puts selfishness aside...

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How Do We Plan When Elder Care Needs Can Change in an Instant?

During the years I cared for multiple elders, I grew to dread the ringing of the telephone. It seemed most calls meant...

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Home is All About Heart, Especially for Older Adults

Women and Caregiving: The Hidden Health, Work, and Financial Effects of Unpaid Care in Midlife: Part 2

10 Tips to Help You “Unplug” from Caregiving

Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Caregiver

The Best Ways to Support a Caregiving Spouse

How Caregiving Can Change Your Personality

Compassionate Dementia Care Means Avoiding Harsh, Literal Truth

Convincing Older Adults There’s Something to Smile About

Caregiving Should to Be a Team Effort, Though Often It isn’t

How Do We Plan When Elder Care Needs Can Change in an Instant?

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