Minding Our Elders https://mindingoureldersblog.com/ Support for caregivers and older adults Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:09:28 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://users.feedblitz.com/85bdaaa741696249840430b541e4e530/Copy of LogoBritghness-44Saturation-42022.png Minding Our Elders https://mindingoureldersblog.com/ https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/10/02/family-caregivers-still-undervalued-by-many-7/ Family Caregivers Still Undervalued by Many https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970886297/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Family-Caregivers-Still-Undervalued-by-Many/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970886297/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Family-Caregivers-Still-Undervalued-by-Many/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2026 06:11:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6413

We live in a society that tends to value what we do over who we are. If what we do isn’t highly...

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We live in a society that tends to value what we do over who we are. If what we do isn’t highly...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/10/01/humor-shared-among-caregivers-is-therapeutic-6/ Humor Shared Among Caregivers Is Therapeutic https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970838924/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Humor-Shared-Among-Caregivers-Is-Therapeutic/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970838924/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Humor-Shared-Among-Caregivers-Is-Therapeutic/#respond Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:20:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6411

I once visited a caregiver friend and her mother, who had moderate Alzheimer’s disease. At one point during the visit, the mother...

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I once visited a caregiver friend and her mother, who had moderate Alzheimer’s disease. At one point during the visit, the mother...

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Dear Carol: My dad has had Alzheimer’s for seven years and is currently in the later stages. We looked at memory care,...

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Dear Carol: My dad has had Alzheimer’s for seven years and is currently in the later stages. We looked at memory care,...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/09/29/why-does-my-elderly-loved-one-sleep-all-day-4/ Why Does My Elderly Loved One Sleep All Day? https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970738061/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Why-Does-My-Elderly-Loved-One-Sleep-All-Day/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970738061/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Why-Does-My-Elderly-Loved-One-Sleep-All-Day/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:07:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6399

As people age, they tend to sleep more lightly than when they were younger. Waking up during the night due to achy...

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As people age, they tend to sleep more lightly than when they were younger. Waking up during the night due to achy...

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We all live with a certain amount of worry, much of which is caused by fear of the unknown. Since health issues...

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We all live with a certain amount of worry, much of which is caused by fear of the unknown. Since health issues...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/09/27/reader-writes-about-frustration-with-overly-protective-family/ Reader Writes about Frustration with Well-Meaning but Overly Protective Family https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970523954/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Reader-Writes-about-Frustration-with-WellMeaning-but-Overly-Protective-Family/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970523954/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Reader-Writes-about-Frustration-with-WellMeaning-but-Overly-Protective-Family/#respond Sun, 27 Sep 2026 06:23:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6681

Dear Carol: I’m a 75-year-old widow who is tired of being bossed around. I know you’ve addressed this before, but I think...

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Dear Carol: I’m a 75-year-old widow who is tired of being bossed around. I know you’ve addressed this before, but I think...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/09/26/11-downsizing-tips-for-seniors-who-are-moving-to-assisted-living-3/ 11 Downsizing Tips for Seniors Who Are Moving to Assisted Living https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970297124/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Downsizing-Tips-for-Seniors-Who-Are-Moving-to-Assisted-Living/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970297124/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Downsizing-Tips-for-Seniors-Who-Are-Moving-to-Assisted-Living/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 06:05:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6388

For most seniors, moving from a long-time home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...

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For most seniors, moving from a long-time home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/09/25/fecal-incontinence-can-be-a-side-effect-of-various-conditions-including-constipation-3/ Fecal Incontinence Can Be a Side Effect of Various Conditions, Including Constipation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970062041/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Fecal-Incontinence-Can-Be-a-Side-Effect-of-Various-Conditions-Including-Constipation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/970062041/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Fecal-Incontinence-Can-Be-a-Side-Effect-of-Various-Conditions-Including-Constipation/#respond Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:02:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6385

Many conditions can carry as a side effect some degree of fecal incontinence, so if you are affected or someone you care...

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Many conditions can carry as a side effect some degree of fecal incontinence, so if you are affected or someone you care...

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While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we...

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While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we...

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]]> https://mindingoureldersblog.com/2026/09/23/embracing-positive-caregiving-moments-makes-bad-times-tolerable-5/ Embracing Positive Caregiving Moments Makes Bad Times Tolerable https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969525581/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Embracing-Positive-Caregiving-Moments-Makes-Bad-Times-Tolerable/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969525581/0/mindingoureldersblogs~Embracing-Positive-Caregiving-Moments-Makes-Bad-Times-Tolerable/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 06:05:00 +0000 https://mindingoureldersblog.com/?p=6381

My nature is generally upbeat. I try to be grateful for my many blessings and not dwell on the negative. However, as...

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My nature is generally upbeat. I try to be grateful for my many blessings and not dwell on the negative. However, as...

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