3 Ways to Evaluate Your Loved One’s Wellness When You Visit
By Julie Hayes5 min read
You can get a good read on an older adult’s health issues by asking yourself key questions.
Caregiving
Whether you or a family member is caring for a spouse, parent or loved one, find support in articles, advice, prayers, and inspirational stories for caregivers.
Taking Away the Car Keys—How Did Your Family Handle It?
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
It’s a watershed moment for those with a loved one who has dementia. This writer wants to hear from you about it.
The RAISE Family Caregivers Act: What’s It All About?
By Sarah Nicolay4 min read
This national plan aims to help family caregivers address daily challenges.
4 Tips to Balance Caregiving and Relationships
By Julie Hayes5 min read
It’s vital to your well-being to strengthen the other important bonds in your life.
Her Mother With Alzheimer’s Sang ‘Silent Night’
By Kristen Kemp9 min read
Dementia had taken away so much from her mother and her family. But at the Christmas Eve service, she realized their faith would see them through.
How Do You Plan to Connect With Others Over the Holidays?
By Edward Grinnan3 min read
Social interactions are crucial to our health and happiness, especially during this season.
5 Ways to Move Past Caregiver Denial
By The Editors2 min read
It’s not easy to accept that a loved one is dealing with dementia. From educating yourself to hiring respite care, here is how to come to terms with a difficult diagnosis.
A Divine Nudge Healed This Mother-Daughter Relationship
By Joanie Smith5 min read
How an inexplicable urge to return to her hometown mended her difficult relationship with her mother.
New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
By Cindy Connolly5 min read
Two psychotherapists offer suggestions to honor the year you’ve had and move forward with fresh resolve.
How to Honor Family Caregivers Across the Nation
By Edward Grinnan2 min read
Even the simplest gesture can make a difference.
How to Maintain Your Wellness After the Spouse You’ve Cared for Dies
By Julie Hayes4 min read
The health effects of widowhood can be especially damaging for caregivers, so self-care is critical.
Tips to Prepare for a Loved One’s Visit to the Hospital
By Lauri Scharf5 min read
It helps to be ready for anything from an emergency situation to a routine procedure.