When Loved Ones Rally Before Death
Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking or eating...
Family members are often relieved and hopeful when a dying loved one suddenly becomes more aware of their surroundings or begins talking or eating...
Many individuals struggle to accept the label of “family caregiver,” but fully embracing this role increases our chances of succeeding in it. What Is...
…”I often compare aging to the life cycle of a rose. It begins with a fresh new bud, which opens in full bloom and...
While death rarely brings pleasant feelings, from time to time we’ll see a story about death go viral on the Internet because it touches...
People living with dementia are the only ones who really understand what it’s like to live with their form of the disease, whether it’s...
Dear Carol: My mom and I have always had a great relationship. As an only child, I knew that I’d eventually be her caregiver...
Many caregivers watch their loved ones endure a long, slow decline that will eventually end in death. As they age, we grieve every mental...
The treatment of people with dementia has changed dramatically since I first became personally involved with the disease. It’s now widely recognized that while...
Living with a chronic illness, such as cancer, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes or an immune disorder, can be isolating and...
Many of us cope with the stress of caring for someone who has dementia. We agonize over the increasing losses that our loved one...
While most of us will not suffer from complete blindness, millions currently live with some form of visual impairment. According to the National Eye...