Young Woman Worries About Conversation Topics with Great-Aunt in Assisted Living
Dear Carol: I have a great-aunt who’s mentally sharp, but she’s in assisted living for physical needs. Auntie is 15 years older than my...
Dear Carol: I have a great-aunt who’s mentally sharp, but she’s in assisted living for physical needs. Auntie is 15 years older than my...
Family caregivers often find that their social circles shrink over time. Casual friends are typically the first to drift away because a caregiver is...
Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health legal documents...
For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that we know...
Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are helping someone...
Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for our care...
Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious challenges. Even...
Dear Carol: People write to you to complain about someone who, despite evidence, denies that they have dementia. I think I know why. At...
Note: Egosan is one of my fine sponsors, so I’m proud to occasionally tell you about them. Here’s their story: As is the case...
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