Minding Our Elders https://mindingoureldersblog.com/ Support for caregivers and older adults Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:17:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://users.feedblitz.com/85bdaaa741696249840430b541e4e530/Copy of LogoBritghness-44Saturation-42022.png Minding Our Elders https://mindingoureldersblog.com/ https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/07/12/minding-our-elders-mid-year-caregiver-and-elder-friendly-technology-roundup/ Minding Our Elders’ Mid-Year Caregiver and Elder-Friendly Technology Roundup https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960154628/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Minding-Our-Elders%e2%80%99-MidYear-Caregiver-and-ElderFriendly-Technology-Roundup/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960154628/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Minding-Our-Elders%e2%80%99-MidYear-Caregiver-and-ElderFriendly-Technology-Roundup/#respond Sun, 12 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6490

Dear Readers: It’s mid-year already, and that means it’s time for my semi-annual column featuring caregiver and elder-friendly products, services, and technology. These...

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Dear Readers: It’s mid-year already, and that means it’s time for my semi-annual column featuring caregiver and elder-friendly products, services, and technology. These...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/07/11/a-common-caregiver-confession-i-secretly-wish-the-ill-person-im-caring-for-would-die/ A Common Caregiver Confession: “I Secretly Wish the Ill Person I’m Caring for Would Die” https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960070235/0/mindingoureldersblogs~A-Common-Caregiver-Confession-%e2%80%9cI-Secretly-Wish-the-Ill-Person-Im-Caring-for-Would-Die%e2%80%9d/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/960070235/0/mindingoureldersblogs~A-Common-Caregiver-Confession-%e2%80%9cI-Secretly-Wish-the-Ill-Person-Im-Caring-for-Would-Die%e2%80%9d/#respond Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:09:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6181

Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...

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Every so often, someone on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum will admit that they secretly wish the person they’re caring for would pass...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/07/10/how-hiring-a-handyman-can-help-your-aging-parents-2/ How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Aging Parents https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959977760/0/mindingoureldersblogs~How-Hiring-a-Handyman-Can-Help-Your-Aging-Parents/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959977760/0/mindingoureldersblogs~How-Hiring-a-Handyman-Can-Help-Your-Aging-Parents/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6177

Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...

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Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/07/09/how-to-get-over-feelings-that-prevent-you-from-visiting-someone-in-a-care-home/ How to Get Over Feelings That Prevent You From Visiting Someone in a Care Home https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959867507/0/mindingoureldersblogs~How-to-Get-Over-Feelings-That-Prevent-You-From-Visiting-Someone-in-a-Care-Home/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959867507/0/mindingoureldersblogs~How-to-Get-Over-Feelings-That-Prevent-You-From-Visiting-Someone-in-a-Care-Home/#respond Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:03:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6179

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

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People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/07/08/affirming-phrases-for-caregivers-to-live-by/ Affirming Phrases for Caregivers to Live By https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959684762/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Affirming-Phrases-for-Caregivers-to-Live-By/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959684762/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Affirming-Phrases-for-Caregivers-to-Live-By/#respond Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=5829

Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...

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Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/07/07/strategies-for-getting-and-staying-organized-while-caregiving-6/ Strategies for Getting (and Staying) Organized While Caregiving https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959499176/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Strategies-for-Getting-and-Staying-Organized-While-Caregiving/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959499176/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Strategies-for-Getting-and-Staying-Organized-While-Caregiving/#respond Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:10:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=5825

Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are...

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Caring for a vulnerable elder can be rewarding as well as frustrating. It can increase our self-esteem to know that we are...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/07/06/family-and-professional-caregivers-are-more-alike-than-different-6/ Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959341556/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Family-and-Professional-Caregivers-Are-More-Alike-Than-Different/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/959341556/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Family-and-Professional-Caregivers-Are-More-Alike-Than-Different/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:19:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=5811

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

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Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for...

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Dear Carol: I’m a 66-year-old, well-educated woman who has had multiple health challenges and many surgeries. Since I ushered my mother through...

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Dear Carol: I’m a 66-year-old, well-educated woman who has had multiple health challenges and many surgeries. Since I ushered my mother through...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/07/04/happy-250th-independence-day-from-minding-our-elders/ Happy 250th Independence Day from Minding Our Elders! https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958969499/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Happy-th-Independence-Day-from-Minding-Our-Elders/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958969499/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Happy-th-Independence-Day-from-Minding-Our-Elders/#respond Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:03:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6126

This is a special Independence Day for our country. Many of you will be planning picnics or grilling, and – special day...

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This is a special Independence Day for our country. Many of you will be planning picnics or grilling, and – special day...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/07/03/why-caregivers-shouldnt-feel-guilty-about-calling-hospice-5/ Why Caregivers Shouldn’t Feel Guilty About Calling Hospice https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958905050/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Why-Caregivers-Shouldnt-Feel-Guilty-About-Calling-Hospice/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/958905050/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Why-Caregivers-Shouldnt-Feel-Guilty-About-Calling-Hospice/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:07:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6124

A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “...

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A billboard in my city carries a simple message: “Most families say, ‘Why did we wait so long to call hospice?’ “...

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