by Pam Ness With the approach of Easter (March 27) and Passover (starting April 22), there is a lot to look forward to: the early blooms and breezes of spring, more daylight, and an opportunity to gather together with extended family to celebrate the holidays. While the occasion may be joyous, holidays can contain difficult Read More
The Unexpected Benefits of Joining an Alzheimer’s Support Group
by Leah Weinberg When a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the caretaker family members may think that a support group “isn’t for them”. They may want to deal with their feelings privately, and don’t yet understand the benefits of an Alzheimer’s support group and hearing other people’s stories who are in the Read More
Want to Talk? Caregiver Hotlines
Sometimes being a caregiver for someone can be a very exhausting experience. We get so wrapped up in the day-to-day tasks that come along with the responsibility that we forget to take time for ourselves and can have difficulty making decisions on our own. Of course, if the person we are caring for has dementia Read More
Aging Parent and Only Child
In doing support groups for Adult Children of Aging Parents, I often see the only child feeling guilty about decisions or wishing they had a sibling to help with all the details of late-life family caregiving. However, when those only children do come to support groups, they see that having a sibling can be problematic Read More
How to Talk About Money With Your Aging Parents
by Cameron Huddleston July 19, 2015 as posted on GO Banking Rates There are several strategies you can use to get your aging parents to open up about their finances. If one doesn’t work, try another. “Regardless of which approach you take, though, the conversation needs to be respectful,” said Linda Fodrini-Johnson, a family therapist, Read More
Organizing a Family Meeting When Worried About Mom and Dad
By Anne Rosenthal, PhD, MFT, CMC Certified Professional Care Manager Is it time to call for a family meeting? Do you have siblings who you feel are not doing their share? Do you have a parent who is resistive to help? Do you feel burdened by your caregiving role and want to include others Read More
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