The holidays are busy times, but for those caring for an elderly parent or loved one, the holidays add even more of a challenge. Already feeling overwhelmed with daily caregiving tasks, caregivers may view holiday preparations as more of a burden than a joy. “Ideally,...
By Marianne McCarthy I won’t be able to celebrate the holidays with my mother. She lives too far away, and she is not able to travel anymore. Fortunately, she will spend this holiday with my sisters who live close by and provide most of the care she needs. Despite the...
The holidays are busy times, but for those caring for an elderly parent or loved one, the holidays add even more of a challenge. Already feeling overwhelmed with daily caregiving tasks, caregivers may view holiday preparations as more of a burden than a joy. “Ideally,...