Minding Our Elders

Minding Our Elders Blog

Dear Carol: My parents are in their 70s and had been mostly healthy. I don’t have to worry about financial and health...

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

Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are...

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...

Dear Carol: People write to you to complain about someone who, despite evidence, denies that they have dementia. I think I know...

Note: Egosan is one of my fine sponsors, so I’m proud to occasionally tell you about them. Here’s their story: As is...

My wonderful partner EGOSAN Incontinence often has good sales, but this one is a whopper! Fifty percent off of incontinence products now...

Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here lies...

A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...