What to Do When Siblings Can’t Agree on a Parent’s Care Needs
For some lucky families, having all adult siblings gather around and plan how to take care of Mom and Dad as their parents’ health... The post What to Do When Siblings Can’t Agree on a Parent’s Care Needs appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesHow to Communicate with a Senior Who Can No Longer […]
How to Communicate with a Senior Who Can No Longer Speak
Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a lifetime devoted... The post How to Communicate with a Senior Who Can No Longer Speak appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesMinimizing Grief for a Surviving Spouse with DementiaHow Do I Get […]
How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?
People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there’s some merit to that.... The post How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home? appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesMinimizing Grief for a Surviving Spouse with DementiaSome Adult Siblings Care […]
“I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home”
Caregiving is a job that is full of ups and downs. Many of us take on this role out of love and concern, but... The post “I Promised My Parents I’d Never Put Them in a Care Home” appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesSome Adult Siblings Care More About Their Inheritance Than Mom […]
What to Do When a Senior Refuses to Bathe and Change Their Clothes
When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the best way... The post What to Do When a Senior Refuses to Bathe and Change Their Clothes appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesIs Lying to Someone with Dementia Unethical or Compassionate?How […]

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