September 17, 2025 by
It started with a clear plan: Mom would go to rehab, get stronger, and come home. But then—progress slowed. The days blurred into weeks. A discharge date appeared, then disappeared. And suddenly, words like “long-term stay” or “nursing home” were on the table. Complications after rehab can turn a short recovery into an open-ended question. But here’s the part families often don’t hear: there’s still room to rewrite the ending. (more…)
September 10, 2025 by
It’s easy to overlook. After all, Dad’s just relaxing in the recliner, watching TV, maybe dozing off here and there. But when sitting becomes the main activity of the day, the risks start stacking up. (more…)
September 3, 2025 by
You’re doing your best. You show up every day, you try to stay calm, you remind yourself that it’s the disease, not the person. But sometimes, when the same question is asked for the 12th time in an hour, when you’re met with resistance while trying to help, when you haven’t had a full night’s sleep in weeks, something inside you snaps. And then comes the guilt. (more…)
August 19, 2025 by
You gave your time, your energy, and your heart. You rearranged your life to care for someone you love, and now that they’re gone, you expected to feel grief. What you probably didn’t expect was guilt. Guilt for the things you said. Or didn’t say. For not doing more. Or for feeling relieved that it’s over. Feelings of caregiver guilt after loss can come in waves. Knowing how to process and manage them in a healthy way is an important step toward healing. (more…)
August 12, 2025 by
Mom likes to talk things through. Dad prefers quick facts. She wants reassurance that everything will be okay. He wants to know he’s still in control. And you? You’re learning that caring for aging parents with different needs often means learning two entirely different “languages.” It may feel like two jobs at once, but understanding what each parent needs emotionally and practically can make the journey more manageable and meaningful. (more…)
August 6, 2025 by
Ask someone about their favorite sports memory, and chances are you’ll see their face light up. Maybe it was the thrill of being the star football player on the varsity team, the time they got to meet a legendary baseball hero, or their dad teaching them to shoot hoops in the driveway. If you’re using sports to connect with someone with dementia, these moments can feel surprisingly fresh—and can spark engagement in remarkable ways. (more…)
July 21, 2025 by
Cancer often introduces itself in a thousand different ways. Sometimes it’s a dramatic entrance – an emergency room visit, a biopsy result, a word no one wanted to say out loud. Other times it’s a slow burn, a handful of symptoms that don’t quite add up until they suddenly do. But however it begins, one truth tends to follow closely behind: cancer doesn’t affect just one person. It affects everyone around them. And knowing what to expect as a cancer caregiver is paramount. (more…)
July 15, 2025 by
No one teaches you how to do this.
You try to follow your instincts. You read a few articles. You tell yourself to stay patient, stay calm. But Alzheimer’s doesn’t operate by any familiar rules. What made sense last week suddenly doesn’t work today. There’s good news though! With a few small shifts, you can bring more calm, clarity, and connection into each day. (more…)
July 9, 2025 by
Caring for your parents as they age doesn’t come with a guidebook. Most of us step into it gradually, helping with errands or checking in more often. Then come the big decisions: Is it safe for them to drive? Do they need help at home? Are we ready to talk about long-term care?
And more often than not, we aren’t. (more…)
June 23, 2025 by
A full plate left untouched can speak volumes. For many older adults, changes in appetite are a quiet signal that something isn’t quite right: physically, emotionally, or both. The loss of appetite in older adults is often a warning sign that deserves attention. Instead of turning mealtime into a battle, learning what might be behind the change can open the door to more effective, compassionate solutions. (more…)