Honor Your Elders’ Need for Independence
…”I often compare aging to the life cycle of a rose. It begins with a fresh new bud, which opens in full bloom and... The post Honor Your Elders’ Need for Independence appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesDementia Can Open the Door to Artistic ExpressionHow to Support a Friend Who Has a Chronic […]
Why So Many Long-Married Couples Die Close Together
While death rarely brings pleasant feelings, from time to time we’ll see a story about death go viral on the Internet because it touches... The post Why So Many Long-Married Couples Die Close Together appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesHow to Engage in Self-Care While GrievingDementia Can Open the Door to Artistic ExpressionLoving […]
10 Things People With Dementia Wish Their Caregivers Knew
People living with dementia are the only ones who really understand what it’s like to live with their form of the disease, whether it’s... The post 10 Things People With Dementia Wish Their Caregivers Knew appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesDementia Can Open the Door to Artistic ExpressionHow to Support a Friend Who […]
Mother’s Need for Memory Care Doesn’t Mean Caregiver Failed
Dear Carol: My mom and I have always had a great relationship. As an only child, I knew that I’d eventually be her caregiver... The post Mother’s Need for Memory Care Doesn’t Mean Caregiver Failed appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesHow to Engage in Self-Care While GrievingDementia Can Open the Door to Artistic […]
How to Engage in Self-Care While Grieving
Many caregivers watch their loved ones endure a long, slow decline that will eventually end in death. As they age, we grieve every mental... The post How to Engage in Self-Care While Grieving appeared first on Minding Our Elders. Related StoriesLoving Yourself: A Caregiver’s Ultimate ChallengeCaring For Those in Chronic Pain: How Caregivers CopeDementia Can […]

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