Family drama is a fact of life, especially when it comes to fights between siblings. But, oh, somehow everything seems to get worse when it comes to caregiving and aging parents. Many caregivers have found that the situation brings out the worst in their families, amplifying resentments and dramas that were already in place. That’s […]
Do People With Dementia Know They Have It?
Family caregivers often have questions about dementia and awareness. Do people with dementia know they have it? Are they aware of the changes that are happening in their behavior and mind? There are two big reasons why you might ask this. The first relates to how much the senior is suffering. Seniors who are aware […]
Why Don’t Adult Siblings Get Along?
Most caregivers have run into at least a few examples of sibling conflict. The issue is almost inevitable. No matter how hard you try or how much you communicate, there are always some points of contention. It may seem like even the simplest decisions require hours of discussion and that you get questioned at every […]
The Best Gift Boxes for Older Women and How to Build Your Own
Gifts for the holiday season are often frustrating, especially when you’re shopping for older women, perhaps your aging parents or grandparents. After all, they’ve had a lifetime to shop for themselves and might have very different tastes to you. Sure, you could go present-free this Christmas. Many families do that. But gifts are more than […]
Why Caregivers Should Learn To Sit With Discomfort
Caregivers often have a habit of busyiness. We try to do everything we can to support our loved ones, often exhausting ourselves in the process. Those activities often feel incredibly necessary. Our aging mother, father, or spouse is in pain. He’s uncomfortable. She is upset. They’re lonely. Of course, we need to make things better. […]
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End – A Kapok Review
The end of life is rarely a compelling topic. Most of us wish to avoid conversations about death for as long as possible, but therein lies the problem. When the topic is regularly avoided, families don’t have the conversations they need to until it is too late. Or, they make decisions based on partial information, […]