How to find purpose after placing a loved one in professional care
Dear Laird: I feel like an utter failure. Out of profound [...]
When to consider hospice care and the costs of delaying it
Written by Laird Landon, Ph.D. Last month, I explored the [...]
Advocacy tips for family caregivers
Dear Laird: I just placed my wife in a community [...]
Understanding Mom’s bad behavior
Dear Laird: I have been my mother’s caregiver for about five [...]
Grieve your own way
Dear Laird: I am 70 years old and was my husband’s [...]
How caregivers can manage hygiene and incontinence
Dear Laird: I feel like I am on a 24/7 treadmill, [...]
What to do when the doctor won’t listen to the caregiver
Dear Laird: My brother’s Alzheimer’s is advancing rapidly. The problem is [...]
Caregiver Support
Written by Dr. Laird Landon, Ph.D. for Beacon Senior News [...]
Tips for Doctors Treating Families Living with Dementia
“The highest two correlates of global satisfaction with a physician [...]
A Modest Start To An Essential Conversation
At a recent community forum sponsored by Caregiver Support Foundation, [...]
