When we’re caring for an aging loved one, it sometimes feels like all we do is take away. We take away her car; we convince her to sell her home; we change his diet; we take away his privacy. These losses (and the discussions that surround them) are tough on...
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My son Max gave me a seedling for Mother’s Day. I was supposed to plant it in the garden once it grew big enough, but instead it’s been sitting on a plate on our porch for months, looking more and more scraggly. I feel guilty every time I look at...
When A Loved One Says ‘I Want to Go Home’
I sat down with a resident at a memory care facility recently, and, within seconds, she asked me if I’d take her home. For me, a stranger, I could ask the question, “Where do you live?” and distract her with questions about her home, but distraction doesn’t come as easily...
From Daughter to Caregiver: The Painful Change of Roles
One of the more heartbreaking conversations I’ve had was with a daughter who was caring for her father. She came to us looking for some help during the day, but she’d been his primary caregiver for more than a year. In between raising kids and managing her career, she was...
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Elder Care Planning for 2026 and Beyond
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The new year is a great time for elder care planning, from researching options to budgeting for these costs and talking with family about your wishes.
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What Does Veteran Home Care Assistance Include?
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From help with bathing and dressing to cooking, cleaning and companionship, veteran home care assistance preserves dignity for former military members.
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