A Parkinson’s diagnosis often leads to many questions about what lies ahead. How quickly will symptoms progress? What kind of adjustments may become necessary in
In the first part of this series, we looked at what not to do when caring for aging parents early in the caregiving journey, before
You probably didn’t set out to become the go-to person for fall risks, medication reminders, or home modifications. Most people don’t. It usually starts with
Caring for someone with dementia often means making hundreds of small decisions before the day is over. Caring for someone with dementia and heart disease
If you’re supporting an older loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you probably expect memory changes. What’s harder to prepare for are the days when physical
When you’re supporting someone day after day, it’s easy to answer requests on autopilot. “Sure.” “I’ve got it.” “No problem.” You’re saying yes to every
Looking back over the past year, it’s easy to mark time by the big, visible events. A holiday visit. A birthday dinner. A new diagnosis.
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You’ve probably heard the old saying, “It takes a village.” But what happens when the villagers—the caregivers—are tired, overwhelmed, and running on empty? If you’ve
