You might have heard this label more often if you are stuck in between caring for your parents while trying to parent your kiddos. My...

Sometimes our loved ones protest in such a way to show they are still in control, still grasping for independence. Other times our loved...

When some hear the word procrastination they might automatically think unsuccessful, but when you look deeper into the mind and hearts of...

When my Dad passed from pneumonia a couple of years ago, it was his third and final battle. We were shocked because twice before he did...

Years ago, when I finally received confirmation of the type of Dementia Mom was living with, it brought about bittersweet moments. The...

Let’s face it, ladies and gentlemen, caregivers have joined the ranks of the first responders, who are also overworked and...

As Mom continued to progress through the later stages of Dementia, new medications for agitation and sleep had to be introduced. We tried...

We all see the world from different perspectives. We all have different aspirations or goals in life towards family, career, or seeking...

During my visits with Mom, I tried to be present at the moment with her, enjoying as much conversation as possible. I knew once I left...

When the time came for me to step away from the corporate world to care for Mom, my mindset was riddled with fear of the unknown. I...

Many years ago, Mom tried to make me promise that I would never place her in a nursing home because of her understanding of what...

For the growing number of Millennial and Sandwich generation caregivers, this topic can't wait. Why? Well, if you had a chance to listen...

The will to care for our loved ones comes from many different places in our hearts and minds, mainly from a place of love and obligation....

Well, brace yourself, Effie, I'm going to go there today! Having the sex talk with Mom may not have been as funny as the line delivered...

Dementia is such a broad term to explain well over 100 different ways our brain can deteriorate, causing the loss of basic functions. One...

Caregivers are created to fulfill many different needs, and sometimes it is caring for more than one person. Caregivers often do not...

I already knew the one constant thing in life is change, which means we must learn how to adapt over and over. For caregivers, change is...

As Mom's mixed dementia progresses, I have had to continually adapt to changes in mood swings even when I cannot understand what is...

Part of taking care of ourselves is recognizing our mental health concerns. When it comes to mental health issues, we are still only...

Self-care and gut health has become quite the buzzwords lately. What these words mean to you may be entirely different to me. What about...