Do Parents Really Want to Live with Their Adult Children?
Photo credit Pexels Robert Stokoe It’s difficult to pinpoint how many aging parents live with their adult children, but there is certainly a lot
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Journaling for Caregivers: Rediscover Yourself and Reclaim Your Life
Photo credit Aaron Burden At some point during your caregiving journey, you may find yourself in a rut. The awareness may come with a birthday, a
10 Things Not to Say to a Person Living with Dementia
Providing care for someone who lives with any type of dementia — whether it’s Alzheimer’s, vascular, Lewy body or any of the myriad
How to Handle Family Members Who Won't Help with Caregiving
I’m the only adult child who lives in our parents’ community, therefore by default I am the family caregiver, and yes, I resent it. It’s not
Coping when Both Parents Have Dementia
Photo credit Claudia Soraya There are many different diseases that can cause different types of dementia. My dad's condition resulted from surgery,
Does Your Older Loved One Take Risks That Scare You? Join the Club
Photo credit Serhat Beyazkaya Viewpoints of younger adults toward older adults can be protective - or in many cases, overly protective. Why? We see
Incontinence Stigma Can Keep Older Adults Isolated, Adding to Their Decline
Incontinence can happen at any age but it's more common due to health issues during our older years. The condition need not mean the end of a social
Surgically Caused Bowel Incontinence Presents Challenge to This Man
Photo credit Jason Jarrach None of us wants to have surgery but often there's no choice. Most of the time, all goes well. However, when health
It's November So Be Aware! Celebrate Alzheimer’s, Palliative and Hospice Care, and Family Caregivers
Alzheimer's and other dementias. Palliative care and hospice. Family caregivers. These are topics that all overlap since many of us are or have been
Health Care Decisions: Will Your Wishes Be Known During End-of-Life Care?
In my view, everyone over the age of 18 ought to have appropriate health care and financial documents that will assign a trusted person to speak for
Husband Criticized for How He Cares for Wife with Dementia
Dementia caregiving can be a wild ride on a rollercoaster. The last thing the caregiver needs is outsiders making un-educated guesses and giving
Celebrate World Menopause Month with Education
Why is there such a stigma concerning menopause? It's a natural process that all women who live long enough will go through. Many actually welcome
Incontinence Battles with Parent Living with Dementia Ruining Relationship
Many well-meaning families move a parent who shows signs of dementia into their home feeling that this arrangement makes it possible to provide the
Traveling with Incontinence As Well As Multiple Sclerosis a Challenge
Traveling with MS can be challenging. Traveling with incontinence can be challenging. Traveling with both? Oh, yeah - lots of challenges. But it
We Want to Keep Our Parents Safe but They May Need Some Risks for Their Mental Health
Falls. Strokes. Heart attacks. Ugh. All worries when we have aging parents. Sometimes we'd like to keep them wrapped in bubble wrap. That, however,