Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver: Chapter 1, Part III
AgingCare Blogger, Bobbi Carducci shares the third installment from her new book about caring for her father in law.
View ArticleTraveling with a Dementia Patient Can be Trying
I recently found out the hard way that a vacation with a dementia patient isn't much of a vacation
View ArticleWhat Can You Do When a Loved One Won’t Exercise?
Charlie has had several falls in the past few months. One way to prevent falls is to do strength training exercises, but Charlie won't go to the classes any more. Do I fight with him daily?
View ArticleHow I Overcame My Biggest Caregiving Fear
Becoming a caregiver for the one you love will change your life. Despite your best and greatest efforts, things will never be the same.
View ArticleConfessions of an Imperfect Caregiver: Chapter 1, Part IV
AgingCare Blogger, Bobbi Carducci shares the fourth installment from her new book about caring for her father in law.
View ArticleSeeking Sanctuary in the Shower
When I was approached to contribute to AgingCare.com, my initial response was to decline. How could my experiences possibly relate to those who regularly visit the site?
View ArticleDementia Patients Often Confuse the Facts
Many dementia patients reach a point where they can't separate fact from fiction.
View ArticleThe Stunning Music Video Every Caregiver Must See
Five years ago, Glenn Bruno's wife passed away. What he does to honor her will take your breath away.
View ArticleA VA Hospital to Be Proud Of
Not all VA hospitals are created equal, but we are fortunate enough to live within 15 minutes of a top-notch facility.
View ArticleHow to Make Healthy Meals When You Have No Time to Cook
Between working full time, taking care of your family, looking after an older adult, and other day to day activities, putting a healthy meal on your dinner table might be the last thing on your mind.
View ArticleThe Moment Every Alzheimer’s Caregiver Lives For
This tender exchange between a daughter and her mother with late-stage Alzheimer's will warm your soul.
View ArticleConfessions of an Imperfect Caregiver: Chapter 1, Part I
AgingCare Blogger, Bobbi Carducci shares an excerpt from her new book about caring for her father in law.
View ArticleCaregiving is All about Love
In a comment on my recent post about Charlie's lack of emotional response to tragedy, someone felt I resented my husband for his inability to show compassion. That is far from the truth.
View ArticleCharlie’s New Habit
Charlie has resumed one of the unhealthy habits he first picked up during his days as a fighter pilot.
View ArticleThis is What Happened When My Parents Moved In
Eleven years have passed, since my parents first moved in. What I didn't consider was that opening up my home to my parents would, in a sense, shut the door to my refuge.
View ArticleHow a Trip to Starbucks Saved My Sanity
When I first became a caregiver, I found refuge in the oddest places. Here's the story of how the local Starbucks practically saved my sanity.
View ArticleThe Overlooked Caregivers No One Ever Talks About
The term 'family caregiver' calls to mind a member of the baby boomer generation, but there's another group of often overlooked caregivers who make immeasurable sacrifices for their loved...
View ArticleWhy I Didn’t Take the Doctor’s Advice
As my dad's caregiver, I quickly learned when not to take the doctor's advice. Healthcare providers are amazing people but they are also, in the end, just people. They make mistakes and can be...
View ArticleWhat I Wish I Had Known about Schizophrenia
Of all the things I wish I had known before becoming a caregiver for someone with schizophrenia, this information tops the list.
View Article‘Invisible’ Illnesses Prove You Can't Judge a Book By Its Cover
Just because a person doesn't look "sick" doesn't mean they aren't suffering from an invisible illness.
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