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Caregiving from a Distance

When adult children can’t be near their aging parent, advocates mind the gap Tracy Lyons, 41, an Evanston native living…

4 years ago

Dealing with Guilt

How to handle emotional stress from tough caregiving decisions Louisa McKellaston’s father was diagnosed with cognitive impairment several years ago,…

4 years ago

Time to Talk

The tough conversation about stepping up care It’s one of the most difficult conversations to have: letting a loved one…

4 years ago

Caregiving Challenges

What to look for when transitioning to memory care For families who have a loved one with dementia, the many…

4 years ago

Many with Lewy Body Dementia Also Have Alzheimer’s disease

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What's the difference between Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer's? How is Lewy body dementia diagnosed? ANSWER: Doctors…

7 years ago

Downsizing Dilemmas

Easing seniors’ transition to a smaller space Dorothy Beatty was an anomaly when it came to downsizing, says her son,…

7 years ago

Create a Contract for Family Care

Kiplinger Retirement Report When the caregiver whom Amy Goyer, of Phoenix, hired for her 93-year-old father seemed particularly tired recently,…

7 years ago

Necessary Rest

Respite care eases the burdens on caregivers Caring for an aging parent can be physically and mentally demanding, an around-the-clock responsibility.…

8 years ago

End-of-Life Care: The Conversation That Can’t Wait

By Heidi Lading Kiec Winston Churchill once said, “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is…

9 years ago

When Help Is Needed

Assisted living offers much more than care—it offers a life When Chicagoan Laura Kimmel started looking at retirement communities in…

13 years ago

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