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A Common Caregiver Confession: “I Secretly Wish My Ill Loved One Would Die”

Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...

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New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from...

How to Get Over Feelings That Prevent You from Visiting Someone at a Care Facility

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

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How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Aging Parents

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

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Why Caregivers Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice

Accepting that our own or a loved one’s life is limited to a few months, weeks or days is gut-wrenching. However, when...

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A New Year Calls for a New Attitude Toward Caregiving

How long has it been since you’ve distanced yourself from caregiving long enough to decide what is good for you? When was...

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Minding Our Elders’ 2026 Elder-Friendly Products, Services, and Technology

Dear Readers: Happy New Year! It’s time for our traditional January roundup featuring elder-friendly products, services, and technology. Note: For most products...

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Music Therapy Can Increase Quality of Life for Those in Hospice

For many, music from certain eras can bring back memories of better times. For others, music soothes anxiety or gets them pumped...

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Geriatric Care Managers Can Help Busy Caregivers

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

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Happy 2026 to All from Minding Our Elders!

Though every new year will bring challenges and even sorrow, we hope you also experience much love and joy. Happy New Year!...