Minding Our Elders

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Dear Carol: My wife has always been interested in style and appearance, so regular hair and nail appointments were part of life. Long...

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

Nearly all family caregivers with siblings have experienced some version of sibling denial regarding their aging parents. Whether it stems from a...

Note: Since this article was written, there is an abundance of technology, including apps, that can help caregivers and families organize. Even...

Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...

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

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

Dear Carol: My husband and I feel blessed that our aging parents are relatively healthy. Even so, retirement has made them physically...

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

Jen has been caring for her parents for almost two years and she is quickly approaching caregiver burnout. A close friend booked...