Caregiving Archives - Page 52 of 52

walk-in bath tubs: a review

My father, who lives with me, has his own bathroom here. Unfortunately, it was a bathroom that contained a combination tub/shower with a glass door. Because my father has difficulty with his balance and also has some neuropathy, we knew we needed a different set-up...

Anosognosia and Confabulation – When Caring for a Person with Dementia, You Need to Understand These Two Terms

In the past several months, as I’ve been doing research, attending classes, support groups and discussions with medical professionals, I’ve heard two words said repeatedly. These two words are ANOSOGNOSIA and CONFABULATION. I wanted to discuss these two...

Guilt – One of the Most Common Emotions Experienced When Caregiving

Guilt is an almost inevitable part of caring for aging parents. Whether it’s the feeling of not providing enough care, having to restrict the use of automobiles, or power tools for safety reasons, leaving the house without the elder, exchanging angry words when...