You know it’s been a long time since your senior parent went to a doctor. You can’t recall exactly how long and you don’t like…
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…
Recently, I received an email from a woman who is the sole family caregiver of her elderly mother. I could hear the desperation in her…
Updated August 19, 2022 – The care of elderly parents or any other older care recipient is one of the most stressful things that a…
Everyone deserves a vacation from time to time, but you’ve refrained for so long because you’re a family caregiver and you have no idea what…
Your parents brought you into this world and raised you, and you love them more than anything. You also deeply love your spouse, the person…
If you think about it, a caregiver’s body and mind are in a constant state of stress. As a result, this unending stress can lead…
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…
Updated August 3, 2022 – Caring for an elderly parent can be a difficult and demanding task, both emotionally and physically. In some cases, caregiving…
One of the first things you will notice an older adult having problems with is getting up from a chair. It could be a regular…