Minding Our Elders

Minding Our Elders Blog

Most caregivers have some idea of how they intended to spend their lives. But thanks to medical advancements, aging parents are living...

Note: Since this article was written, some newer options have appeared on the market. Rinseless bath cloths and other options are available...

Even though most of us have happy memories of holiday celebrations, this time of the year can be stressful. There are pervasive...

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

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

A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “...

Dear Carol: Why can’t my 85-year-old mom see that in-home care would help keep her safe? Her mind is great. She uses...

Safety is one of several reasons people decide that elders with chronic health problems are better off in assisted living or nursing...

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

As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...