Aging Parents
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.
5 Tips for a Relaxing Mother’s Day When Your Mom Has Dementia
Small gatherings with minimal stress are key to a successful celebration—whether you’re together or apart.
Retirees Have a Wealth of Skills to Offer in Service to Others
Knowledge, expertise and wisdom build with age, and are important indicators of job success.
5 Ways to Determine Whether Your Parent Needs Caregiving Help
Knowing if it’s time for in-home care comes down to your loved one’s needs, as well as your own.
'Just Mercy' Star Michael B. Jordan on How His Upbringing Shaped His Life
The actor opens up about his mother's lupus and what it took to play civil-rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson.
Why It’s Hard to Acknowledge Your Loved One Needs Help
You may be afraid to take on your loved one’s care as they age, but acceptance paves the way to solutions.
She Found Purpose as a Family Caregiver
After being laid off from her job, she embraced the role of multigenerational caregiver for her parents and her developmentally-disabled sister.
5 Tips for Successful Multigenerational Family Living
Grandparents moving in? How to make a situation like this work for everyone in the family.
Lessons from Caring for Her Parents and Younger Sister
Maryanne Curran talks about how her multigenerational caregiving journey bolstered her faith.
5 Tips for Caring for a Difficult Family Member During the Holidays
Advice from a caregiver on how to avoid stress during the most wonderful time of the year.
5 Ideas to Celebrate Mother’s Day When You Miss Your Mom
Whether you’re separated physically, or by mental and emotional changes to your mom’s condition, this is a chance to connect.
Understanding the Signs of Parkinson’s Disease
Knowing what to look for is the first step toward getting your loved one a diagnosis and care.
A Take-Charge Caregiver Learns the Value of Asking for Help
Relocating three senior family members seemed a daunting task; accepting assistance made it possible.
The Challenges of Transitioning a Loved One into a Senior Facility
Longtime Guideposts contributor Stephanie Thompson shares some lessons she learned from helping her husband's 90-year-old grandmother move from her home of 60 years into a facility 200 miles away.
4 Ways Caregivers Can Assist During a Hospital Stay
How to make sure your loved is cared for while they’re under someone else’s watch.
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The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.
