Minding Our Elders

Minding Our Elders Blog

Even when family caregivers have access to help, many still come up with excuses to turn down assistance. Learning to accept support...

Family caregivers often find that their social circles shrink over time. Casual friends are typically the first to drift away because a...

Dear Carol: I’m from a family of three boys, and due to proximity, I’ve become the caregiver for our aging parents. Thankfully,...

Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...

It was my pleasure to be interviewed by Bruce Horovitz for this AARP article that discusses a difficult topic in a field...

For many of us, the word “home” signifies refuge, safety, caring and warmth –a sanctuary where we belong. It’s a place that...

A Place for Mom continues to add to the conversation about how caregiving affects the lives of women. I recently had the...

Last week, I wrote about an article released by A Place for Mom in honor of Women’s History Month. The article included...

Often, long-term caregivers wonder if their lives will ever return to normal. The short answer is no, at least for most of...

Dear Carol: My parents are in their 80s and not that healthy. Dad has diabetes and heart issues that have required two...