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Elder in Winter scene Toronto winters are known for their icy sidewalks and freezing temperatures—but they don’t have to be hazardous....

While you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or getting lost in her day-to-day routine, a distressing thought might slip into...

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...

It is a complicated situation many family caregivers encounter: your aging parents, who once cared for you, now reject the aid they so...

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...

If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may...

By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are crucial...

No one wants to spend any more time than necessary in the hospital. The goal is to get the required treatment or procedure over with as...

You both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first...

If you’ve ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Sometimes a tiny bit of dust or...

If you think PTSD only happens to those individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic...

It was not that long ago that people were isolating from one another to guard against spreading COVID-19. The elderly were particularly...

Is an older adult you love struggling with socializing, sleeping well or enjoying activities, or experiencing memory problems? Before...

When caring for a person with dementia, it is essential to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and you...

You have been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one...

After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the doctor may recommend a short-term rehab stay prior to when the person returns home....

Creativity, flexibility, and a healthy dose of lighthearted fun are among the top ingredients to healthy and effective dementia care. It...

Empathy is, naturally, an essential characteristic of effective caregiving. The ability to put yourself in another individual's shoes...

It has been several months since you’ve had the opportunity for a nice, long visit with Mom. Now that the holidays are here, you’ll have...

Finding a cure for Alzheimer’s has become as tangled as the tau threads long considered to be the core cause of the disease. But now,...