Resources
Family Caregivers Guide
Emotional-Spiritual Issues
Finding the balance between grief and hope. Coming to terms with spirituality and family discord
Living with Serious Illness
Day-to-day tips and insights for living well with cancer, chf, copd and dementia
Before you quit your job
It may be true: Your aging relative needs more and more care. You know you are the best person for the job. But it’s too much to do on top of your own work. Think twice before exiting the workforce, however. There are some stiff financial consequences. For example, if you are midcareer, you are…
Is it Alzheimer’s disease?
When your father struggles to remember a grandchild’s name, should you be concerned? Older adults typically have some memory loss. People with Alzheimer’s disease, however, experience very specific changes in their thinking that go beyond the normal forgetfulness of aging. You might consider a dementia evaluation if your loved one has begun having difficulty with…
“I don’t need help” – Part 1
It’s a common refrain and the bane of many family members: Your loved one is having trouble, yet he or she refuses outside help. This can put your relative at risk. But if the worst happens and things go south, it also ends up making more work for you. Doubly frustrating when you know it…