Q. I heard my sister and brother talking about my mother's care the other day when they thought I couldn't hear them. I distinctly remember them mentioning the term "helicopter child," and they were referring to me!I have … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Mistakes Adult Siblings Make When Caregiving for a Parent
June 15, 2018 by
Dear Bebe,When I was growing up, I was the organized one who was responsible and did what he was told, and my sister was also pretty on-top of things. My brother--not so much. Now, we are at a point where we need to work … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Ecosystem of Family Caregiving
June 1, 2018 by
Q. My family is new to caregiving, and we're trying to figure out how to best support each other, but it seems like a tangled web. For instance, I am divorced, but I have a son who can help with practical responsibilities as I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Including Grandchildren in Caregiving
June 1, 2018 by
Dear Magic,My mother moved close by after my father passed away. She suffers from diabetes and has hip problems. My 13-year-old daughter, Bella, and my 9 year old, Rex, want to visit to help with grandmother's caregiving and … [Read more...]
Print This PageMillennials are Emerging as a Generation of Caregivers
May 25, 2018 by
Q. My name is Kelsey, and I'm a junior in college. I lived on campus my first year but ended up moving back home when I learned that my mother needed caregiving help. College tuition is costly and so is caregiving, so I figured … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Resources for Millennial Caregivers
May 25, 2018 by
Dear Angel, I am 22 years old and I am a caregiver for my 80 year old grandmother. It is both challenging and rewarding. She is in a wheelchair and needs help cooking, dressing, and shopping for groceries. I am often concerned … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Questions to Ask When Hiring a Home Health Agency
March 30, 2018 by
Dear Angel,Our mom had a pretty bad stroke recently, but fortunately it was not a massive stroke, and we will be able to bring her home soon. We're looking for a home health agency to assist her when she comes home from the … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan a Marriage Survive Caregiving for an In-Law?
February 16, 2018 by
Q. When my husband, Paul, first met my parents, they didn't hit it off. He can be stubborn sometimes, and mom is difficult, and she never thought that he was good enough for me. After Thanksgiving dinner, when we announced we were … [Read more...]
Print This PageLong-Distance Caregivers: Making the Most of Your Role
January 17, 2018 by
Kate is concerned about her mother, a recent widow who lives alone in Kate’s childhood home in Fairfax County. Although Kate lives in Massachusetts, she grew up in Northern Virginia and it’s where her mother feels most … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Caregiving for a Veteran
November 10, 2017 by
Dear Ribbit, My husband is an partially disabled veteran and I am his caregiver. Sometimes, it can be stressful, and I can use all the help, support, and educational resources I can get. A friend told me she thinks that … [Read more...]
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