While an incredible number of older adults are struggling with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, an even greater number of family members are trying to cope with caring for them. Surprisingly, nearly 75% of family care providers are managing their older loved ones’ dementia care needs on their own, with only […]

Feel like you’re living under a rain cloud? Life not going your way? Here’s the good news: You can be taught to have a more positive attitude. And — if you work at it — a positive outlook can lead to less anxiety and depression. Judith Moskowitz, lead psychologist in […]

Caregiving can strengthen the bonds of relationships within the family. It can bridge gaps and heal decades-long conflicts through the connections that form during the care. However, it can also cause strains within the family. In marriages and relationships, no one really thinks of their partner caring for an aging […]

In a USA Today commentary this January, actor Rob Lowe brought caregiving into the foreground by discussing his journey of caring for his mom and the toll it took on his own life. He explained, “When you’re caring for a loved one, there’s nothing you won’t do (or sacrifice) to give them […]

An estimated 40 to 60 percent of dementia patients might have guns in their households. Coupled with erratic states of confusion, aggression, and other difficult behaviors, having guns in the house sets the stage for possible tragedy. Doctors and experts are concerned about the risks of suicide by gun owners […]

“Of course Grandpa can move in with me!” Increasingly more family senior care providers are making this noble choice every day, signifying the beginning of lifestyle changes they may only fully understand when immersed in them. And while the rewards of providing care for an older family member are immeasurable, […]

As a family caregiver, you certainly encounter a range of feelings during the day: shared laughter over a joke with your loved one; worry over a health concern; and undoubtedly, once in a while, frustrations. We wish only the best for people we love, and if a senior loved one is […]