Caregivers
September 19, 2018
Nothing can be more devastating than losing a loved one, whether it be your sibling, parent, child, or partner. And no one will be ready for that to happen. For many, the long stretch of battling […]
September 17, 2018
I grew up with my Mom handling all of the finances in our home. She ruled the bank accounts with an iron fist and in hindsight did an amazing job keeping us all looking like a […]
September 11, 2018
Know What You Need to Know Experienced caregivers recommend that you learn as much as you can about your family member or friend’s illness, medicines, and resources that might be available. Information can help you understand […]
August 7, 2018
The term “nursing home” has become generic over the years, and it is used to define all facilities from a rest home to an acute care hospital. The truth is that this muddled meaning can be […]
August 3, 2018
It appears that owning a pet can be very good for you! For seniors, it can literally save lives. What kinds of pets and how to go about owning a pet are considerations as well as […]
August 1, 2018
Can you keep the love light shining after your partner’s brain has begun to dim? Just ask Denise Tompkins of Naperville, Ill., married 36 years to John, now 69, who has Alzheimer’s disease.
July 31, 2018
AFTER Mark Donham’s wife, Chris, fell under the spell of early-onset Alzheimer’s, he doubled down on his marriage vows. He quit his job as a well-paid sales representative in the printing industry and became his wife’s […]
July 30, 2018
Caregiving can begin with a moment’s notice, as Beth discovered. Her elderly mother, widowed and living independently in the Midwest, had suffered a disabling stroke. Beth, the youngest of six children, willingly responded since she lived […]
July 27, 2018
Mother’s Day is over but there’s still time to get her a gift. Perhaps you forgot a card or a gift, maybe your mother doesn’t live near you and you want to send her something.