Article written by Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders. Originally posted on Aging Care As parents age and need more assistance, most adult children do what they can to help. For many, the first step is a weekly stop by Mom and Dad
Category: Caregiver Support
Caring for aging parents, whether near or far, can be a challenge for children with families and jobs to also carry. Information and inspiration is offered in these posts to help make that manageable.
Essential Hacks for Senior Citizens Who Love to Travel
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Late-Blooming Artists: Musician, Painter, Writer
My curiosity about aging and artistic interests started as academic. Soon, I had a personal interest developing my own artistic self. I wondered what life would look like without my profession. Working as a psychologist had been my calling, it had defined me. The older brain has capacities that actually help develop the budding, late-blooming… Continue reading Late-Blooming Artists: Musician, Painter, Writer
Are You Ready to Deal with the Reality of Death?
When a loved one dies at home, family or others who are there must often cope with the reality of the dying process. We recommend strongly that when a person is first considered being terminal, the doctor should be asked to order hospice care. We cannot stress enough how hospice care can help those involved… Continue reading Are You Ready to Deal with the Reality of Death?
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Strategies To Cope When Life Gets Difficult
Let’s face it – sometimes, life throws just one too many curve balls.
Long Distance Caregiving: Should You Move Closer To Home?
The stress makes it feel like an impossible decision. Should
Caregiver Support For An Aging Spouse
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Being a Caregiver Can Be Good For You
Caregivers take heart, research is showing that caring for others is good for you! It
Aging: Expectations and Reality
Aging. Getting old. What does that really mean? Think back to when you were young