One particular activity that can be very stressful is bathing. There are numerous behaviors that indicate a loved one is frustrated or confused, such as hitting or kicking, verbal agitation, and ...

Dear Carol: I've hired an in-home care agency to have a caregiver spend six hours a day with my mother. Mom doesn't need a lot of care except for bathing, occasional bathroom issues, supervision for ...

When older adults on the North Coast struggle with daily tasks such as cooking, bathing and remembering medications, families are stepping in more than ever, often before a professional caregiver is ...