Family Caregiver

Bringing an elder with Alzheimer's to a holiday gathering can bring up some big questions. Alzheimer's patients have every right to make the most of the holiday gathering. But, for a person caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer's, these get-togethers can be more chore than cheer.

Any dementia caregiver who has been mortified by a loved one’s public meltdown has contemplated limiting the frequency of their outings. Use these tips to prevent and defuse agitation and handle meltdowns with tact.

Recent research indicates that a large number of caregivers lack the basic knowledge necessary to handle an elder health emergency.

Staying with your mom for a while the first time you drop her off at adult day care is a good idea and might help ease the transition.

Adult day care centers provide a safe, secure environment for adults who are unable to stay alone during the day. Adult day care provides social activities, meals and supervision for elderly parents and helps caregivers in need of a break.

Caregiver question: Dad can't care for mom alone anymore, but refuses to put her in assisted living. Can adult children intervene when one parent needs more care?

It is best to approach your husband with facts and information if he isn't being sensitive and understanding of your mother's Alzheimer's disease.

For the sandwich generation, the holiday season can be more stressful than joyful, especially when everyone is looking to you for goodies, gifts, entertainment and care. Use these pointers to balance caregiving, family and holiday traditions.

When siblings can’t agree on an elderly parent’s care needs, it might be time to bring in an objective third party to help resolve differences.

Regardless of who moves in with whom, living with aging parents is a serious decision that affects family relationships, careers, finances, and the physical and mental health of all members in the household.

When a sibling begins emphasizing cost reduction and the provision of unpaid care, it usually means they aren’t interested in what’s best for their parents or even what’s fair to the primary caregiver. Instead, they’re more concerned about financial gain.

We may love our parents because they are family, but that doesn't necessarily mean we like them as people. When caregiving responsibilities fall to you, how do you take care of parents who you don't like?

Family members could become paid caregivers through the Cash and Counseling or Consumer Direction Care Medicaid Programs. Learn about eligibility requirements, how to apply and benefits you could receive.

Get the most out of an office visit with your aging parent by being prepared. Use these tips and guidelines to yield the best possible outcome for their medical care.

One of the most common injuries suffered by caregivers in a home setting is back injuries caused by lifting or transferring another person.

Grief doesn't just strike once a person dies. In fact, the grieving process can begin when a loved one is first diagnosed with a chronic condition or terminal illness. Learn how to recognize and cope with anticipatory grief.

“Parenting your parent” has become a popular phrase for describing the unique challenges family caregivers experience. The concept seems accurate at first but subscribing to it can affect your ability to infuse respect into the care you provide.

When a senior develops dementia, behavioral changes like verbal outbursts and aggression often come as a shock to family members. Explore tips and advice for coping with excessive cursing.

Your primary responsibility is to make sure your relative’s needs are being met. This includes physical needs, health needs, safety and security, and emotional needs, any of which may involve spending money.

Expecting a picture-perfect holiday often leaves us feeling disappointed and guilty. Here's how caregivers can move past the fantasy and focus on creating a more enjoyable holiday season for the whole family.