Caring for aging parents is both a responsibility and a privilege for grown children. Though supporting elderly parents can be challenging, the gift you give your aging parents by making their lives easy and comfortable is a concrete way to thank them for all the love they have given you in your life.
They made a new guest suite for him. But was he ready to give up his independence?
Many falls are preventable, even when winter conditions make it tough to get around.
The weather may be frightful but fun indoor tasks can get the mind and body moving.
With the challenges of Covid, it’s important to prepare now to combat health risks.
First her daughter and her husband moved in. Then her mother-in-law. So much for her empty nest.
Lori Durham, who found herself with a full house and new responsibilities shortly after retirement, shares tips for caregivers in a similar situation.
The stresses and disruptions of Covid-19 have made good sleep habits more important than ever.
After a lifetime of receiving prayers, one son is committed to offering them daily for his elderly mom and dad.
Mothering your own mom requires an abundance of time and energy, so getting help is key.
With vigilance and gentle guidance, you can help your loved one maintain healthy teeth and gums.
Familiar routines are important to people with dementia, even if you are staying close to home these days.
Connection and engagement can be casualties of leaving the job force, but both are necessary to your well-being.
Living 3,000 miles away, Executive Editor Rick Hamlin wished he could do more for his aging mother. Then came a caregiver named Nora...
An expert on family ties and aging offers suggestions to help siblings cooperate in caring for parents.