Caregiving

Being a caregiver comes with its challenges and rewards, especially when you are placed in the unexpected position of caring for a relative or loved one diagnosed with dementia. When a loved one cognitively declines, the question is not whether…

There comes a time in most of our lives when we must take on the role of caregiver. For many of us, that time comes when our elderly parents can no longer look after themselves as well as they once did…

A caregiver’s sacrifice often goes unappreciated. Feeling unappreciated when you do so much to care for your older adult is a common issue in caregiving. Not feeling valued increases resentment and stress, eventually leading to burnout…

The relationship between a child and a person living with dementia can be very enriching for both. In our Caregiver Summit, I interviewed Kathryn Harrison…

Family disputes over elderly parents are more common when multiple children are involved. Siblings may be wondering how to protect the money of elderly parents from a financially dependent brother or sister. Relationship tensions may escalate…

Caregiving comes in many forms, and if you’re a caregiver, you know that it can sometimes be challenging. But it’s also a sacred role; you are making a profound difference in another person’s life, providing care and support when they need it most. Your contribution…

In a previous article, Building an Aging Alone Plan, I pointed out that living alone as we get older doesn’t support optimal health. And, if we’re smart, we’re building a strategy to create support and close ties. Another common theme…

Most care partners are thrust into their duties through a crisis situation: a sudden diagnosis; a slip or fall. I was one of those, thrust into a situation after my sister passed…

My last article for Sixty and Me covered the topic of social prescribing – connecting individuals to non-medical interventions to improve health and well-being. As I highlighted, music is one of the most powerful tools in this approach, offering a unique…

As we age, there’s no way to escape the constant stream of friends and loved ones who must deal with difficult diagnoses. Chances are the disease limits our loved one’s ability to life a fully active life. And that’s where we enter the picture with an opportunity to be of loving service…