As our parents grow older – many adult children are feeling the pull of responsibilities not only towards their own spouse and children, but now…
It is very common for family members to ignore or dismiss the early signs of dementia or Alzheimer’s as simply a part of aging. Unfortunately,…
Most elderly parents will say that they want to spend the rest of their lives in their own home, aging in place, versus moving to…
Caregiving of an older adult can be difficult. Some caregivers find themselves in the position of having to make the difficult decision of choosing between…
Memory problems are difficult to deal with, no matter what age you are – not only for the person having them but for those around…
A job can be stressful, but at least at the end of the day, your hours are over and you can go home. When you’re…
Many seniors live alone – and that’s okay – but nowadays with Covid-19 in our lives, many of these older adults are also in isolation.…
There is a phrase, “therapeutic fibbing” which refers to the method of being untruthful with someone who has dementia. “Therapeutic fibbing is lying, or bending…
I was a caregiver for both of my parents during the last years of their lives. As much as you love someone and want to…
Many adult children and caregivers whose parent(s) have some form of dementia struggle with the decision as to whether or not their parent(s) can continue…