Minimizing Grief for a Surviving Spouse with Dementia
Photo credit Cristian Newman My struggle with this dilemma began when my father started receiving hospice care. At this point in my caregiving
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Siblings Who Care More About Their Inheritance Than Mom and Dad’s Care
Photo credit Matheus Ferrero Ah, siblings. Some are a joy—our very first and forever friends in life. Others are more of a nuisance, a source of
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How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?
Photo credit Shim d'Silva People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there's some merit to that. Most of
How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?
Photo credit Shim d'Silva People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there's some merit to that. Most of
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The Challenge of Smoothing Transition to Facility Care for 95-Year-Old Grandma
Photo credit Nickolas Nikolic Dear Carol: My mother, 74, has been caring for my 95-year-old grandmother, but Grandma’s developed health problems
The Challenge of Smoothing Transition to Facility Care for 95-Year-Old Grandma
Photo credit Nickolas Nikolic Dear Carol: My mother, 74, has been caring for my 95-year-old grandmother, but Grandma’s developed health problems
How Parenting With a Chronic Illness Changes as Your Kids Grow Older
“As an adult now, I feel like I can share this with you now.” I stared at the text and read it again. Had my child really just said this to me?
Egosan Products provide Superior Protection and Preserve Skin Health: Why? Technology!
Caring for someone with dementia and incontinence is beyond challenging which is why the very best adult diaper briefs are essential. You'll find
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Communicating with a Person Who Can No Longer Speak
Photo credit Simon Godfrey ...Instinctually, the husband decided he would do what he’d always done: he climbed into her bed with her and held her.
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The Emotional Toll of Moving Your Elderly Parent to a Care Facility
...Now, put yourself in your parent’s shoes. They’ve likely lived in the same home for many years, but they’re getting older and their needs
Hospice Care: Help During End Stages of Life
Photo credit Kelly Sikkema “No one needs to die in pain.” That is what the social worker told me as I signed the papers that would put my father
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Tips for caregivers who resist help
By Stefanie Bonigut We often receive calls on our 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) from people who are gathering information on our programs to share
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Traveling with Both MS and Incontinence: It Takes Planning but Can Be Done
Traveling can be a challenge for people with mobility limitations. Traveling can also be a challenge for people who are incontinent - no matter the
Traveling with Both MS and Incontinence: It Takes Planning but Can Be Done
Traveling can be a challenge for people with mobility limitations. Traveling can also be a challenge for people who are incontinent - no matter the
What Are the Benefits of Having Memory Problems Diagnosed by a Specialist?
Photo credit Joe Hepburn Dear Carol: My husband is only 63 but he’s been having memory problems that his doctor thinks are caused by mild cognitive