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Blood work and a Physical Might Explain Mother’s “Blah” Symptoms

Dear Carol: My 90-year-old mom seems to be declining significantly over the last few weeks. She recently told me she feels “blah”...

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How to Stay Sane During the Holidays as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver

If one can believe the old Westerns, frontier women were the ultimate multi-taskers. They could rock a cradle with their foot to...

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Coping With Seniors Who Won’t Accept In-Home Caregivers

Hiring in-home care for my elderly neighbor, Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their professional caregivers were great,...

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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....

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How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?

People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there’s some merit...

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10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

When store employees wish us “Merry Christmas!” we smile back and return the greeting. When acquaintances wave and shout “Happy Holidays!” across...

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Caregiving During the Holidays: Have a Realistic, Positive Approach

There’s an image of holiday perfection that our culture encourages. Starting with Thanksgiving, we are inundated with images of families happily enjoying...

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The Hazards of Alcoholism in the Elderly

Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink...

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Handling Sibling Criticism During the Holidays

Family caregivers often put their lives on hold to care for their loved ones. In cases where adult children are caring for...

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Reducing Loneliness: How to Help Older Adults During the Holidays

There is a lot of pressure on people to enjoy themselves during the holidays. The season is supposed to be merry and...

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Blood work and a Physical Might Explain Mother’s “Blah” Symptoms

How to Stay Sane During the Holidays as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver

Coping With Seniors Who Won’t Accept In-Home Caregivers

Siblings Who Feel Shut Out of Caregiving

How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?

10 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

Caregiving During the Holidays: Have a Realistic, Positive Approach

The Hazards of Alcoholism in the Elderly

Handling Sibling Criticism During the Holidays

Reducing Loneliness: How to Help Older Adults During the Holidays

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