Dear John: For over a year now my dad has been dealing with his growing dementia, brought on by Alzheimer’s. I became his full-time caregiver in August. [Read more…]
15 Ways to Stay Sane Caring for an Elderly Parent
One of the most emotionally complex and difficult things a person can experience is taking care of an elderly parent. I recently spent time tending to my aging, widowed father, and thought I’d pass along these fifteen points, each of which I found to be significantly helpful during this phase of my own life. [Read more…]