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Caregiver Stories about Medical Experiences Increase Awareness

Dear Carol: In “Replacing the term ‘caregiver’ with ‘care partner’ helps preserve dignity,” you wrote about medical people who talk over older adults. Here’s my...

Encouraging Parents to Socialize After the Move to Senior Living

Moving to senior living is often a difficult transition for aging loved ones. Even elders who are on board with the decision...

What to Look for When Visiting an Elder in Senior Housing

So, you and your loved one have taken the plunge. You’ve put in the time and effort to research senior housing options,...

You Can Be Proud of Your Caregiving Legacy

Have you thought about what you’d want your obituary to say about you? I hadn’t until I was recently asked to write...

The Sacrifices Made by Caregivers Are Unique

One question that is often asked on the AgingCare.com Caregiver Forum is, “How do I deal with the reality of leaving behind...

Coping with Caregiving: How to End the Habit of Emotional Eating

As far back as breast or formula feeding, most of us learned that a sweet taste meant care and comfort. As we...

How to Handle Siblings in Denial about a Parent’s Declining Health

Nearly all family caregivers with siblings have experienced some version of sibling denial regarding their aging parents. Whether it stems from a...

Minding Our Elders’ Semi-Annual Roundup of Caregiver and Elder-Friendly Products, Services, and Technology

Dear Readers: It’s mid-summer which means it’s time for my semi-annual roundup of caregiver and elder-friendly products, services, information, and technology. Links are...

Planning a “Picnic” for a Loved One in a Care Community

While most senior living communities offer an array of programs and events, activities directors often work with limited budgets and are challenged...