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Much is written about “parenting your parent”. The notion that we have to tell aging parents what to do, and take care of them, and be in charge of their lives is very uncomfortable for most people. Mom or Dad has always been in charge. He or she was always…

Follow these steps if you are concerned about your aging parent's or loved ones mood. Step 1. Notice if your aging parent is unable to enjoy the things he or she always enjoyed in the past. This could be a symptom of depression. Step 2. Look for other symptoms of…

Along with rapid growth of our elderly aging parent population, we are seeing an increase in psychological problems in our elders. Attention to these is needed, both by families and caregivers. The number of people aged sixty-five and older is increasing such that within the next fourteen years this segment…

The challenges of maintaining mental wellness and getting older involve increasing effort with the passing years. It is quite common for us to experience a sense of loss, as our physical body diminishes in strength and function. In addition we experience loss in our families and friends as those close…

Avoiding Caregiver Guilt: My Personal Story By Dr. Mikol S. Davis, Psychologist We have a tendency to not want to feel guilty. Most of us will do just about anything to not feel guilty. For me, the need to look after my Mom after Dad passed away was very strong.…