While many people would prefer caring for a senior loved one themselves, this option is not for everyone. Many of us have to juggle chores and career-related tasks every day, and squeezing in elderly care responsibilities might not be the best or most practical...
The decision to place a loved one in an assisted living facility or nursing home is a hard one to make. It’s also sometimes difficult to determine what actually distinguishes one from the other. We’ve broken down the features each one offers to help you make the...
For some, the process of becoming a caregiver for a parent, spouse or any other loved one is a gradual one. You may notice your loved one’s health deteriorating with time and realize that they are going to need someone to care for them and look after their...
My 95 year old father asked me to take him to the bank to make some adjustments to his accounts. I was his executor. We had a loving, wonderful relationship. He trusted me with all aspects of his care. We sat in front of the banker as I began to explain why we were...
It doesn’t seem to make sense that people who have dementia don’t know they have it. But it is a surprisingly common occurrence. It’s one of the biggest challenges we face as caregivers. Why does it happen? How do you cope when it does? This phenomena has a name...