Introducing extra help at home can feel like walking a tightrope. You want to offer support, but hesitation or resistance can make the conversation tricky. What if the solution wasn’t...read more
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 now, things have changed. The...read more
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, and many family caregivers find...read more
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 and emotions are, obviously, running...read more
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 is finally coming home from...read more
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 moment, or experiencing sudden, disorienting...read more
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 more challenging changes you might...read more
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 approach. The unpredictable progression of...read more
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, discussing mental health can be...read more
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 often throughout the day. He...read more
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 caregivers when their loved one...read more
Think about how it would be like to wake up each day, greeted by the relentless reminder of unyielding pain. From the moment you get out of bed to every...read more
Family caregivers know all too well how it is to feel invisible. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may discover that your own needs are put...read more
At the end of every day, how much time do you have to spare? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time to meet each day’s basic...read more
The statistics are indeed alarming: more than half of all caregivers report injuries resulting from lifting or transferring older individuals. So many family members eventually assume the role of a...read more
Taking care of an older family member often means that you’ll be helping them move around the house, getting in and out of chairs and the bed, or even going...read more
“Can you repeat that for me?” “I’m sorry. One more time, dear?” “Excuse me – what did you say?” If you hear these phrases a lot while talking to an...read more
People mumbling, fast talkers, random noises — these can make it difficult for older adults with hearing loss to participate in group conversations and may cause them to be left...read more
