It’s often said that family caregivers are thrown in the deep end. They’re suddenly faced with a new set of responsibilities that they mightn’t have expected and certainly haven’t been trained for. This includes preparing foods for specific health conditions, getting a senior to take medication, responding to incontinence accidents, providing basic wound care, assisting […]
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Why Do Older People Get Mean?
You might have noticed this pattern – that people get progressively more mean as they age. Or, at least, they seem to. It’s not true for everyone, of course, but the issue is surprisingly common. So, why? Why do older people get mean? And can you do anything about it? Well, there’s a host of […]
Beyond the Norm: The Many Shapes and Forms of Caregiving
Most content on this blog focuses on the ‘average’ caregiver. Such caregivers tend to be women, often aged between 35 and 65, and spend 20 hours a week or more providing care. Some of these women are juggling the twin burdens of providing care for aging parents and their own children. Some are even attempting […]
How To Have Difficult Conversations With Aging Parents
Talking to seniors can seem overwhelming, especially when they’re your parents. These strategies can all make life easier.
How to Deal with Irrational Elderly Parents
Over the years, we’ve created numerous articles that look at difficult parents, including those who are stubborn, narcissistic, clingy, or incredibly demanding. Such topics generally boil down to the following important approaches: That set of steps works best when your parent is willing and able to understand your perspectives. Where they care about what you’re […]
The Best Books on Caring for Aging Parents To Empower You
Regardless of what you’re going through in life or where you are, having people on your side helps more than almost anything else. This includes people who can encourage you and have your back and ideally at least one or two who have traveled the same road already and know how to do it well. […]