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…
The winter holidays are a joyous time to celebrate with family and friends. However, lately, you haven’t really felt like celebrating when you visit your…
Your beloved parents need help. Your mom may have difficulty getting dressed or cooking or putting her hair up. They may forget to take their…
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…
Malnutrition is not just a disease of the poor in America. People who are malnourished may be very thin, obese or look absolutely normal. Wikipedia…
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to falling. If you’re not concerned about your older parent falling, perhaps…
Shopping for parents is difficult. They either have everything, or they don’t want anything. And there’s nothing so annoying as the “you-don’t-need-to-get-me-anything” response when you…