In many families, it is quite common for one sibling to emerge as the primary caregiver for an aging parent. This can happen for all sorts of reasons. In some …
Conversation Starters With Your Elderly Loved Ones
“Conversation is a meeting of minds with different memories and habits. When minds meet, they don’t just exchange facts: they transform them, reshape them, draw different implications from them, engage …
When a Grandchild Becomes a Caregiver
When you think of unpaid or informal family caregivers, the first image that pops to mind may be an adult man or woman in their 50s or 60s taking care …
How to Help a Senior Clean and Organize Their Refrigerator and Pantry
Eating well is a crucial part of living a happy, healthy, and full life, for people of all ages. Yet for seniors, cooking and eating can pose serious challenges — …
Should Your Elderly Parents Move In?
Should you invite your senior parents to move in with you? Would your elderly loved one benefit from living in your home — or would they be better off aging …
Why Your Senior Loved One May Be Reluctant to Accept Help
Caring for a senior family member can be difficult — particularly when your elderly loved one doesn’t want assistance or refuses to accept help. Resistance to care is a common …
Setting Healthy Boundaries as a Family Caregiver
When you’re driving down the road, street signs and road markers can help you know if you’re on the right track, while creating boundaries that allow traffic to move efficiently …
Helping Your Senior Loved One Stay Connected Remotely
The spread of coronavirus COVID-19 has caused millions of Americans to adopt healthy “social distancing” practices, which means staying at home in order to help prevent the spread of the …
Practicing Patience, Empathy, and Compassion as a Caregiver
“I think we sometimes underestimate the challenges that come with caregiving. As a result, we are not prepared for the difficulties we face. And we sometimes lose patience. I am …
The Health Benefits of Laughter and Humor for Seniors and Caregivers
Has anyone ever told you that laughter is the best medicine? Turns out, they weren’t just pulling your funny bone! A growing body of research shows that laughing often and …