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A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety

As caregivers, we walk a thin line between keeping our loved ones safe and helping to preserve their independence. One of my...

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Should Your Parent Risk an Anesthesia Disaster or Forego Surgery?

Just last week, a reader asked me whether she should try to sway her mother, who had colon cancer, toward surgery. Her...

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“My mom and dad both have dementia. I am all alone taking care of them since. I have no one to help...

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