What is palliative care?
October 5, 2020Life with a serious illness is not all dreary and glum. The condition and its symptoms can certainly take over.... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
What is “mindfulness,” anyway?
September 28, 2020Many people confuse mindfulness with meditation and Eastern religions. Mindfulness is a skill gained by training your mind to observe... Read More →
Nonverbal signs of pain
September 21, 2020Dementia itself does not cause physical pain. But people with dementia still encounter pain, just like anyone else: headaches, arthritis,... Read More →
BPH: Weighing surgical options
September 14, 2020Ever wondered why older men seem to need to urinate frequently? An enlarged prostate gland is likely to blame. The... Read More →
Getting the most from doctor visits
September 7, 2020Time with a doctor is precious—and that creates pressure to make the most of each visit. Whether your loved one’s... Read More →
“But I wasn’t there when she died”
August 31, 2020Many of us hold unconscious covenants with our kin. Among the most poignant, perhaps, is a commitment to “be there”... Read More →
Caregiving as a team
August 24, 2020Millennials and Gen Xers are using strategies that might benefit family caregivers of all ages. Nearly half (47%) of adults... Read More →
Repetitive questions
August 17, 2020“When are we going out?” A reasonable question under normal circumstances. But if the person you care for has dementia,... Read More →
Help prevent choking
August 10, 2020Swallowing involves the coordination of many muscles in the mouth and throat. The action pushes chewed food down toward the... Read More →
How to beat “decision fatigue”
August 3, 2020Caring for an ill family member often requires taking on the role of “decision maker.” Sometimes it’s multiple mundane decisions... Read More →