Articles On:Caregiving

December 12, 2022

What Are ADLs and IADLs?

All industries have their acronyms, which can be confusing to people not immersed in the ...

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a senior man in a wheelchair, chopping celery in the kitchen. Image by Pojoslaw. For article on ADLs and IADLs.
December 1, 2022

Adaptive Products Aid Seniors and Caregivers

Being caregiver for a family member can be challenging, but using adaptive products can ease ...

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senior couple in a park, the husband pushing the wife in a wheelchair. Being caregiver for a family member can be challenging, but using adaptive products can ease the stress, for caregiver and loved one both. Image by Lisa F. Young
November 16, 2022

Eight Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

If you have a friend or family member who is caring for a loved one ...

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a loving older gay couple, as one man tenderly combs the hair of his partner. If you know someone caring for a loved one with dementia, these 8 ways to support an Alzheimer’s caregiver give you ideas on how to help.
November 7, 2022

Maintaining A Relationship With Aging Parents

A frustrated millennial seeks advice on how to bridge the growing gap between them and ...

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Father looking away from son who is frustrated trying to maintain a relationship with aging parent
November 1, 2022

Caregiving Basics for Dementia Caregivers

By knowing the caregiving basics of caring for those with Alzheimer’s or other dementias – ...

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An adult daughter and her mother. Image by Noriko Cooper. Caregiving basics, terms and resources help dementia caregivers care for loved ones: person-centered care, burnout, respite care, and others.
September 5, 2022

Conflicts Over Their Parents’ Final Days

Dealing with one’s parents’ final days is always difficult, but conflicts can arise among siblings ...

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family showing unity by putting their hands together. Photo by Sarayuth Punnasuriyaporn, Dreamstime. Dealing with parents’ final days is hard, and conflicts can arise among siblings. See what Ask Amy says about a sister, mother, and father.
September 1, 2022

Self Care for Caregivers

Full-time caregiving can be stressful, leading to burnout for the caregiver and negatively impacting the ...

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Woman in wheelchair, with her caregiver, in a park. Photo by Chormail, Dreamstime. Caregiving can be stressful, leading to burnout and negatively impacting quality of care. Self-care for caregivers can remedy that problem.
August 9, 2022

Caregiver Flexibility and Unexpected Problems

As a caregiver, establishing and maintaining a routine can be challenging. A sudden, unforeseen issue ...

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family caregiver: a daughter caring for her father, in a wheelchair, sharing an affectionate moment. Photo by Luca Santilli, Dreamstime. These tips for caregiver flexibility help caregivers to manage unexpected health issues and other surprises, and to avoid burnout.
August 8, 2022

Should Estranged Brother Get Updates?

The daughter who has been a primary caregiver for her parents wonders if she owes ...

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daughter as caregiver for mother in wheelchair, at home in their yard. Photo by Toa555, Dreamstime. The daughter who has been her parents’ caregiver wonders if she owes her estranged brother updates on their parents. See what Ask Amy says.
July 29, 2022

Avoiding Burnout for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can be exhaustive and exhausting. ...

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older couple at home Fizkes Dreamstime. These 3 tips for the Alzheimer’s caregiver can help combat burnout from fulfilling this challenging caregiving role.