Being married to someone with dementia may sharply increase your own risk of developing the condition, a new study shows. Utah researchers found that seniors had six times the risk of developing dementia if they lived with a spouse who …
You can divorce an abusive spouse. You can call it quits if your lover mistreats you. But what can you do if the source of your misery is your own parent? Granted, no parent is perfect. And whining about parental …
Therapists for years have listened to patients blame parents for their problems. Now there is growing interest in the other side of the story: What about the suffering of parents who are estranged from their adult children? While there are …
Katie Allison Granju wrote a book, some say the book, about attachment parenting. She writes a popular blog, mamapundit.com, about the ups and downs of her blended family of four children, who range in age from 3 to 18, with …
Your ability to receive survivor's benefits based on your ex-husband's work history doesn't depend on whether he remarried, but on whether you remarried. Here's what the Social Security Web page, "Qualifying for Divorced Spouse benefits" says about your situation: A …
There comes a time when adult children must be a parent to their parents Except for the years when my father was serving in World War II, my parents were inseparable during their 54-year marriage. Then, 14 years ago, Dad …
Role Reversal for Boomers: Caring For Your Aging Parents Read more »
The other morning, I stopped by Senior Care, an adult day program near my home in Montclair, N.J. Things were hopping, as usual. In one room, a self-defense instructor was showing participants how to throw a would-be mugger off balance. …
Adult Day Programs: A Reprieve for Families and the Elderly Read more »
A growing number of families are turning to professional consultants for help navigating the often confusing and stressful world of senior care, from dealing with sudden health declines to finding the right retirement home. "It can be overwhelming to think …
Baby boomers turning to eldercare experts for parents' care Read more »
Enlist the help of family members to help care for your elderly loved one. The National Family Caregivers Association has reported that more than 50 million Americans are currently caring for a family member or friend who is ill, has …
Seven tips for caregivers to cope with the challenges Read more »
A local attorney no doubt shocked some viewers of the Today show recently by discussing a client who divorced her husband of 44 years to pay for his care following the onset of dementia. Such extreme measures might not be …