Tina just wanted to help. Her husband’s sister Nancy* lost her spouse when they were both in their 50s, and her mental health took a…
Ruth and Henry met as graduate students in the German department at Cornell University in 1964. He was studying German literature with minors in philosophy…
There are nearly 40 million family caregivers in the U.S. and, according to the AARP, approximately 6 in 10 are employed. You probably work with…
Nearly 60 years ago, Peg and Hank promised to be true to each other in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health,…
If you live an hour or more away from a loved one who needs care, you might wonder what you can do to help. And…
Caregiving for an older parent can be a daunting task and a difficult one to do alone. Distributing the burden among siblings can make it…
Dracut is located in northeastern Middlesex County about 28 miles north of Boston. Home to 30,188 people, Dracut is known for its rural landscapes…
It’s not easy to talk with family and friends about caregiving challenges. You and your loved one are in this together, but your experiences and…
A parent’s declining health can either draw a family together or break it apart. Siblings may fail to take equal responsibility for caregiving and financial…
When you think about the activities calendar at an assisted living community, there are a few standards that probably come to mind: Bingo, board games,…