Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel like preparing for a marathon, where each step, each mile, needs a focused strategy and realistic goal setting. The journey is long, often challenging, but with the right approach, it can also be fulfilling. We were inspired by an article published in the New York Times Read More
Caring for both your aging parents and growing children can make you feel like you’re in a non-stop balancing act. You’re not alone—this is the reality for millions of people who are in the “sandwich generation.” The demands on the sandwich generation can be overwhelming. Prioritizing self-care is not only beneficial but necessary for maintaining Read More
Hospice care is one of those types of healthcare that many people are unsure about. Until you’ve witnessed someone you know needing hospice care at the end of their life, it’s hard to grasp what it entails. Is it a special place? Does it involve a 24-hour bedside vigil? Are there special caregivers? The answers Read More
Are you in the sandwich generation? “More than half of Americans in their 40s are ‘sandwiched’ between an aging parent and their own children,” says the Pew Research Center. Another 36% of people in their 50s are as well. Sandwiched family caregivers somehow make it all work—providing care, taking care of themselves, managing work and Read More
Dementia, a progressive cognitive decline, poses unique challenges not only for the individual affected, but also for their family caregivers. The journey of a caregiver for a loved one with dementia is often likened to an emotional roller-coaster, riddled with moments of despair, patience-testing situations, unexpected turns, and poignant memories. But just as no one Read More
As our parents age, most will eventually require extra support to ensure their safety and well-being. Read More
“My husband woke up in the middle of the night and thought it was time to go to work. He’s been retired for 10 years.” “Since she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last year, my mom’s personality has changed. Sometimes she’s aggressive, and sometimes she’s very withdrawn. Both behaviors are unusual for her.” If you know Read More
It might be to save money or to take care of an ailing loved one; it may be family tradition. Whatever the reason, multigenerational living and care planning are back on the rise in the U.S. Multigenerational living is three or more generations residing under the same roof. Although it is considered a standard living Read More
Let’s say you’re the primary contact or caregiver for a family member, perhaps a parent or a sibling who is living with a physical or cognitive disability. You are seeing signs that your loved one is having difficulty managing themselves or their affairs. What do you do? Many people think first of obtaining a power Read More
After the holidays, we often hear from people who say they saw their parents or other loved one in November or December for the first time in a while—maybe because of COVID or simply because they live in a different time zone from their parents. During their visit, they noticed signs that the older adult Read More