Elders Who Abuse Their Family Caregivers: Yes – It Happens
Most of us have seen evidence of people being harder on those they love than they are on strangers or even people they don’t...
Minding Our Elders Blog
Coping when Both Parents Have Dementia
“My mom and dad both have dementia. I am all alone taking care of them since. I have no one to help me. I...
Choosing Senior Housing and Care Based on Your Parent’s Needs
As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over confusing choices....
Specialized Moving Services Ease Transitions to Senior Living Communities
When an aging parent transitions from their home to assisted living, independent living, a nursing home, or a relative’s home, it can be a...
How Often Should You Visit After Someone Moves to Memory Care?
Dear Carol: My mom is on a waiting list for memory care and should be able to move in soon. I’m struggling to accept...
Father’s Day as a Caregiver: Remembering Dad Before Dementia
This Father’s Day, I’ll have fond memories of my dad, as will many caregivers and adult children. The juxtaposition of the past and present...
Give Your Dad the Best Father’s Day Gift Ever: Your Attention
Our aging loved ones often repeat the same stories over and over again. As our patience wanes, we blame the repetition on memory issues,...
A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety
A recent question brought back memories from my early days of caregiving. The member wrote, “My 81-year-old father still thinks he can do handyman...
Should Your Parent Risk an Anesthesia Disaster or Forego Surgery?
Note: This is an older article so the types of anesthesia have (in some cases) changed. That said, it’s clear that undergoing a procedure...
A Story from the Sandwich Generation: Caring for Kids and Parents
Watching out for elders has always come naturally for me. I grew up close to my grandparents, and during my teenage years, my paternal...
