Distance doesn’t have to end relationships. How to stay connected when a friend moves or goes through health changes. Veronica Boyajian and her husband — both in their 60s and formerly of Highland Park, Illinois — spent months looking for a new home. They wanted a lower cost of living and a supportive community for […]
By K.J. Bannan When a loved one can’t find the answers, a caregiver can fill in the gaps Anna Falkenstein’s husband went into cardiac arrest six years ago while walking outside. He Read More
When your loved one’s health needs require specialized caregiving Imagine that someone you love has cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, or another condition that requires specialized care. Do you learn how to care for them, Read More
Facilitators ease conversations with loved ones about end-of-life decisions Judy Grussing, of Rantoul, wishes her husband had been more willing to talk about his end-of-life choices. Delmar, her husband of 52 years, was diagnosed in 2018 with Read More
When a loved one passes away, recognizing their passions offers one way to honor their memory. For those who served in the military, arranging for an honor guard detail at their wake or funeral can Read More
What do you do when your loved one turns violent or aggressive? The mother with memory loss who once loved casinos but grew so agitated during a visit that casino security intervened. The veteran whose Read More
What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, instead of your doctor? For more than a year, my mom suffered from a persistent, baffling cough. Two negative bronchoscopy procedures and several Read More
How caregivers can support their loved one through addiction. Celeste Kranick won’t forget the moment when a close relative, for whom she had acted as caregiver, opened up about why he couldn’t stop Read More
The Care Plan helps people navigate healthcare systems not set up for LGBTQ+ or racially diverse caregivers. After her wife was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2011, Marsha Wetzel spent the next two years taking Read More
Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition gives caregivers a voice, connects them with resources Balancing a career with caregiving put Amy Brennan in a precarious position. In 2016, the Chicago resident took five months off work with partial Read More
