National Send a Card to a Friend Day is February 7. It’s just another attempt by Hallmark, American Beauty and other greeting card manufacturers to…
Watching a parent lose his or her independence can be traumatic for an adult child. As children, we saw our parents as the smartest, strongest…
No one wants to talk about the end of a loved one’s life, but almost everyone worries about it. Scientific surveys agree with this observation:…
You’re the person everyone turns to when they need help. Your spouse asks you to pick up things from the store on your way home…
Has your parent fallen recently? Are you sure? One out of 3 people over the age of 65 falls each year. After 80 years of…
No one wants to broach the conversation with mom and dad about moving to an assisted living community. The primary problem is that when you…
We all love receiving care packages. When you were away at camp or college, you delighted in receiving those boxes full of things that reminded…
If you’re a caregiver, you’ve probably already heard how depression can cause obesity, anorexia, insomnia, memory loss, slow reaction times, and even suicide.
Your parent may no longer be able to control certain aspects of their life. Luckily, they have you. As a caregiver, you worry about their…
Every year, you visit Mom over the holidays. She’s overjoyed to see you, and she makes a big deal over the kids and grandkids when…