Hallucinations in later life
April 20, 2020“I don’t like that bear on my bed!” A visual hallucination such as this can occur in the later stages... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Doctors and advance directives
April 13, 2020If your loved one and family have had the conversation about end-of-life wishes, kudos to you! In addition to writing... Read More →
Are you pushing against reality?
April 6, 2020We all quarrel with reality from time to time and wish things were different than they are. Especially now, when... Read More →
Are generic drugs inferior?
March 30, 2020If your relative is taking brand-name prescription drugs, a switch to generic could provide significant savings. Why are brand-name drugs... Read More →
Keep calm and stay in balance
March 23, 2020This is a time of great uncertainty. It’s natural to feel a wide range of emotions, including fear, anxiety, confusion,... Read More →
Does Dad “saw logs” all night?
March 16, 2020If your loved one snores, this may be a sign of “sleep apnea.” All snoring jokes aside, sleep apnea is... Read More →
Caring for a loved one with COVID-19?
March 6, 2020What we know so far is that COVID-19 is spread much like the regular flu—through coughs and sneezes that put... Read More →
Dad can’t brush his teeth
March 2, 2020Is dementia making oral care difficult? Unfortunately, this isn’t a task to let go. Poor mouth care leads to cavities... Read More →
The myth of self-reliance
February 24, 2020As a society, we value independence. The self-sufficient super-achiever. When it comes to family caregiving, however, this mind-set can backfire,... Read More →
Early signs of heart failure
February 17, 2020Too often, older adults assume that fatigue and trouble breathing are just a natural part of aging or being out... Read More →