By Debbie Selsavage There is still so much we do not know about what is happening in the minds of persons living with dementia.  Why do they sometimes get so far afield from reality? As the people...

Life is full of transitions.  And your transition from a busy adult life to the more relaxed lifestyle of retirement and senior citizen status has its fair share of adjustments too.  From retirement from...

Having been a caregiver for my mother and also helping with other family and friends, I know that it is most important to have a written Emergency Care Plan. On occasion, family caregivers become sick or...

If you're a caregiver, you know  that taking care of someone who needs your assistance can be very rewarding. Being there for your loved ones when they need you is a core value for many. But being a...

Many times we think we're too selfish and often feel ashamed about it. But the truth is the caregivers get out of the habit of taking care of themselves. Here's how it works; you find the whole thing...