Breaking Through Misconceptions About Home Care
Mom used to tackle housework and cooking like a pro—whipping up family favorites, keeping every corner spotless, and somehow making it all look easy. But
Author: Kathy Gabel
Finding Support for Family Caregivers When Siblings Won’t Help
If you’re managing the majority of care for your aging parents while your siblings remain uninvolved, you’re not alone. Caregiving can be a lonely journey,
How Elder Mediation for Families Can Help Resolve Conflicts
When you’re working together to make sure the needs of your older parents are satisfied, even the closest siblings could find themselves in contradiction. Stress
Mom’s Coming Home from the Hospital: Can We Handle Her Home Care Alone?
Your 90-year-old mother, who has been living independently, recently experienced a fall that resulted in a cracked pelvis. After spending time in the hospital, she
What Is Vestibular Rehabilitation and How Does It Help?
Living with balance and dizziness issues can be incredibly unsettling. Imagine feeling unsteady on your feet, as if the ground might slip away at any
End-of-Life Nutrition Challenges and How to Shift the Focus to Comfort
As your loved one approaches the end of life, you may find that each moment spent with them takes on new significance. One of the
What to Expect and How to Help With Alzheimer’s End-of-Life Care
Though caring for a loved one near the end of life is always deeply personal, Alzheimer’s end-of-life introduces unique challenges that require a more nuanced
How to Overcome the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in Aging Parents
Mental health awareness is crucial at every stage of life, but it takes on added significance as our parents grow older. For many older adults,
Older Adults and Substance Abuse: Could Your Parent Be at Risk?
Dad has always enjoyed a glass or two of wine with dinner, but lately, you’ve noticed he has shifted to stronger drinks, earlier and more
Coming to a Place of Acceptance About a Chronic Health Condition
In Isaac Asimov’s opinion, “The easiest way to solve a problem is to deny it exists.” It’s a common sentiment for a number of family