Insights for Adult Children of Aging Parents

If you’ve ever walked into your parent’s home and felt your chest tighten, not because of what they said, but because of...

When people find out what I do as a geriatric social worker, the questions come quickly.

Almost everyone is dealing wit...

If your aging parent has dementia, you’ve probably faced this moment:

They insist on something that isn’t true.
They re...

At some point, you may find yourself thinking, Something isn’t right.

Your parent is repeating questions, forgetting im...

If you’re caring for an aging parent, you may have had this thought:

“Why does this feel so hard for me… when other peo...

If you have been hesitating to hire a caregiver for your aging parent because you are worried about financial abuse, you...

Does your parent repeat the same question over and over again?

If you are supporting an aging parent, this is one of th...

If your parent is being discharged from the hospital and you are told they need to go to a nursing home, it can feel lik...

After decades working in hospitals, nursing homes, and with families in crisis, I can tell you this:

The hardest part o...

Do you know if your parent would want artificial nutrition or hydration if they became seriously ill?

This is one of th...