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I started the habit of getting up at 4 a.m. during my most intensive caregiving days. It was the only way I...

Becoming a family caregiver is often something that either happens very suddenly or slowly sneaks up on a person. When a loved...

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

Most seniors are keen on staying in their homes as they age, but family caregivers often struggle to meet their loved ones’...

Dear Carol: I’ve recently taken over managing my parents’ prescriptions. They each have long lists of drugs and prepare pill boxes for...

Years ago, a journalist (we’ll call her Nancy) requested an interview with me to discuss common caregiving issues for an article she...

Note that this is an older article and it’s more common to use five stages or even three, depending on the source....

Dear Carol: My mom requires 24/7 care, but she doesn’t qualify for hospice. Somehow, I need to obtain a lifting device and...

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to caregiving. Every family caregiver must be free to make choices that work best for their unique...

Long-term caregiving can be isolating and lonely, which is why peer support is so vital to a caregiver’s mental, emotional, and physical...