How to Discuss Frightening Topics

Health tips  - Few people look forward to discussing anything frightening. Coping with a chronic illness or the possibility of dying is on...

How Not To Be A Jerk to Your Grieving Friend This Holiday Season

Health tips  - We're social creatures so when our friend is sad we are sad for them. And when a friend is dealing with a major grief e...

Book Review: Janet and Me by Stan Mack

Health tips  - Please note: There are tons and tons of books on the market about caregiving. Some of them have the capacity to incredibly ...

Responding when Someone with Dementia Wants Her Mom or Dad

Health tips  - One of the symptoms of dementia is disorientation to time, place or person. Couple that with memory loss, and the poten...

How to Listen So Caregivers Will Talk

Health tips  - If you're trying to support a family caregiver, you might be worried about their level of isolation and the impact ...

Caretaking When Mom & Dad Live Far Away

Adjusting to changes—and getting them the care they need Health tips  - That, though, means that expectations of familiar places, fami...

9 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Care Facility

Placing a loved one into a care facility can be a gut-wrenching decision Health tips  - Caregivers struggle to find a balance betwe...