Cohabitation with Parent Working Except for Incontinence Battles
Dear Carol: My mom has lived with us for several years and it’s been going pretty well up to now. Her dementia is...
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Adult Incontinence Rash Happens: How to Prevent It and/or Treat It
Human skin is not meant to withstand close contact with urine-saturated briefs for extended periods of time. When bowel incontinence is also...
Replacing the Term ‘Caregiver’ with ‘Care Partner’ Helps Preserve Dignity
Dear Carol: My cognitively sharp, independent mother is healthy other than some early-stage macular degeneration. She graciously gave up driving and often uses ride-shares...
How to Determine the Potential Impact of Caregiving on Your Situation
Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment...
When Caring for Aging Parents: Tips for New Caregivers
My caregiving journey began after an elderly neighbor’s spouse passed away and he needed a bit of assistance and company. This “assistance”...
Caregivers Need to Support One Another’s Difficult Decisions
…Caregiving decisions are nearly always a matter of trade-offs. Balancing the benefits and risks of each scenario and then finally deciding —...
Trying to Stay Sane while Caring for Multiple Generations
,,,So, when your mom falls and breaks her arm, of course, you rush to help. You assist your dad with making some...
Care Partners or Caregiving? What’s the Difference?
…Joe and I had a disagreement about allowing me to take over filling his bird feeders every morning. As Joe and I...
As Caregivers We Do the Best We Can Do With Poor Choices
…My aunt Marion, who had no children of her own, was in the hospital dying of cancer. While my parents visited her...
When Hiring In-Home Care Ask Questions to Determine a Good Fit
Dear Carol: I’m the sole caregiver for my mom who lives about 20 minutes away from me. I can’t quit working to...
