Overwhelmed Caregiver Backs Car into Closed Garage Door Uh ohhh, a case of caregiver dementia! One morning, after a fitful night of tossing and turning, my mind filled with thought[...]
Decluttering and Dealing with Dementia Guest article by Chris Seman and Nan Hayes For people like Laura Osorio, the dramatic increase in Alzheimer’s and dementia cases is presentin[...]
Guest article by Barbra Cohn Caregiving is one of the hardest things anyone will do in a lifetime. Caregivers typically feel stressed, tired, and worried. When you spend hours each[...]
Guest article by Lisa Price, MD We are a nation of caregivers. Whether for children or older adults, that’s what we do. Provide care. The number of caregivers is staggering. In the[...]
Recognizing the Signs of and Coping with Relocation Stress Syndrome As elders transition into new homes and living situations they often feel displaced, disoriented, or even depres[...]
When caregiving grows too stressful, step back and let nature’s sounds fill you with peace. Author, music composer, performer, and former caregiver, Debbie Center created a very sp[...]
No matter how strong you are, dear family or professional caregiver, there are times you need to take it one-step at a time. I’m a planner—I look ahead and as thoughts come to mind[...]
It’s OKAY to feel frustrated and even angry. Feeling angry as a caregiver is normal; however, you hold the potential to inflict unintentional harm without an appropriate outl[...]
Transforming Healthcare for Seniors and their Caregivers through Technology Guest Article by Kimberly O’Loughlin Today’s health care environment can be confusing and complex for se[...]
A Doctor writes – Treat Alzheimer’s with GRACE Guest article by David Bernstein, MD Recently, Gert brought her husband, Jeb, to my office to manage his Alzheimer’s dise[...]
Caregiver Retreat for Health and Healing Guest article by Sharon Salzberg I’ve been leading meditation retreats for caregivers for many years. But no matter how many retreats I lea[...]