Caregiving

A caregiver’s sacrifice often goes unappreciated. Feeling unappreciated when you do so much to care for your older adult is a common issue in caregiving. Not feeling valued increases resentment and stress, eventually leading to burnout…

The relationship between a child and a person living with dementia can be very enriching for both. In our Caregiver Summit, I interviewed Kathryn Harrison…

Family disputes over elderly parents are more common when multiple children are involved. Siblings may be wondering how to protect the money of elderly parents from a financially dependent brother or sister. Relationship tensions may escalate…

Caregiving comes in many forms, and if you’re a caregiver, you know that it can sometimes be challenging. But it’s also a sacred role; you are making a profound difference in another person’s life, providing care and support when they need it most. Your contribution…

In a previous article, Building an Aging Alone Plan, I pointed out that living alone as we get older doesn’t support optimal health. And, if we’re smart, we’re building a strategy to create support and close ties. Another common theme…

Most care partners are thrust into their duties through a crisis situation: a sudden diagnosis; a slip or fall. I was one of those, thrust into a situation after my sister passed…

My last article for Sixty and Me covered the topic of social prescribing – connecting individuals to non-medical interventions to improve health and well-being. As I highlighted, music is one of the most powerful tools in this approach, offering a unique…

As we age, there’s no way to escape the constant stream of friends and loved ones who must deal with difficult diagnoses. Chances are the disease limits our loved one’s ability to life a fully active life. And that’s where we enter the picture with an opportunity to be of loving service…

The Silver Agony Aunt responds to these question: “How do you make sure assisted living is the best possible option for a loved one, and how can you overcome feeling regret over some decisions, even though you did the best you could at the time?”

Caregivers are angels walking on earth. They are tireless in their devotion and committed to doing whatever it takes to make sure those they love are safe, protected and supported. Caregivers often set themselves up with unreachable goals…