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You have just helped Mom get to bed after a hard day. You’re drained—physically and emotionally—and there’s still a list of tasks waiting...

Each and every day as a caregiver brings new challenges and opportunities when it comes to making life smoother and more comfortable for...

Caring for a senior family member is an act of devotion and love, but it can also feel like a perpetual marathon. The emotional highs of...

We have all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this...

Routine small successes for an individual with —like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These...

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and...

Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like...

As we grow older, it is natural to become more apprehensive about the risk of falling. For many people, however, the fear of falling can...

How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time to fulfill each day’s...

Anytime you dedicate so much energy to caring for a senior member of the family, it is natural for other relationships to take a back...

Think back on your teen years. Remember how important it was to locate a safe spot to be by yourself, to shut out the world, turn up the...

The big day has arrived: Dad’s first day with his new caregiver! If your family is similar to many, you might be experiencing a range of...

People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, eat healthier, and exercise more, but as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s,...