Robin Schiltz, C.D.S.Updated November 20, 2023 – When my mom passed away, my elderly father would not move out of the house they’d shared. At age 94…
Esther C. Kane, C.D.S.As a senior home safety specialist, occupational therapist, and dementia care specialist, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges that family caregivers face. Caregiving, while a noble…
Caring for an aging parent with dementia is a journey filled with challenges and emotions. As the primary caregiver, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially…
So, how do you deal with stubborn aging parents? – Realize and accept the fact that your parents are not trying to hurt you. Try…
Help!! My Elderly Mother Is Consuming My Life!! The responsibility of looking after my aging mother was taking a significant toll on me. The demands…
Caring for an elderly parent can be difficult but even more so when they are resistive and refuse help. When an elderly parent refuses help,…
Some people are very fortunate and they grew up with supportive, healthy parents. But for many of us, that just was not the case. Some…
As our parents age, it’s not uncommon for them to start denying that they’re getting older. They might downplay their aches and pains, or brush…
The care of elderly parents or any other older care recipient is one of the most stressful things that a person can do. It can…
I received an email last month and the contents of that email brought tears to my eyes because it reminded me of my own struggles…
