Family & Relationships

This Grandparents Day, we honor older generations, acknowledge the contributions they have made over the years, and celebrate how much they still have to offer their families and communities.

This tender exchange between a daughter and her mother with late-stage Alzheimer's will warm your soul.

Despite a trend towards a more gender-balanced population of family caregivers, most are still women. When it comes to caring for aging parents, daughters and daughters-in-law provide more hours of help—and suffer the consequences.

Painful legal battles amongst family members over Kasem’s care overshadowed his final years of life, highlighting the importance of obtaining legal documents and having clear conversations about end-of-life issues sooner rather than later.

Soon the idea of artistic interventions like "Living Words" in care homes will become commonplace. These programs enable families to see their loved ones responding when they thought responses were no longer possible, speaking when they thought their words had dried up, and creating a feeling of togetherness when they thought their loved one had vanished into a closed world.

Family caregivers often find that their social circles shrink over time, but these friends who become scarce are not necessarily “bad people.” More than likely, they simply don't know how to help a caregiver.

Amy Grant, the best-selling Christian music performer in history, shares how she and her family find solace while witnessing the decline of two parents with dementia.

I've been reviewing all the elements that have contributed to my (relatively) good health for somebody my age (84). WAY UP there on that list, I'd put my relationships. I bet you feel the same way.

My mother can't always remember who she is, but that doesn't mean the love between them is gone.

When a senior is so clingy that it interferes with caregiving tasks, day-to-day responsibilities in your own life, and critical me-time, it must be addressed before burnout sets in. Use these tips to set boundaries and regain some independence.

Ashley Campbell, daughter of legendary singer, Glen Campbell, opens up about what it's like to live and perform with a father who has Alzheimer's disease.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these real-life love stories from AgingCare members. Which one tugs at your heartstrings?

Patty Andrews, the last member of the singing group, the Andrews Sisters, has died. Her unresolved conflict with her sisters offers a lesson in why you should always forgive your siblings.

Jodie Foster pays tribute to her mom with dementia during her Lifetime Achievement Award acceptance speech at the Golden Globe Awards.

There are many benefits associated with expressing gratitude for the people who help make our day-to-day lives easier and happier. Use this list of thoughtful gestures to show your appreciation in a meaningful way.

Holiday cards are a way of letting family and friends know what’s going on in your life, but caregiving can complicate this simple tradition. Follow these tips to craft the perfect holiday letter this year.

Most people have very little understanding of what it truly means to be a caregiver, let alone how to support a caregiver. Sadly, even long-standing friendships can fall by the wayside as caregiving takes up more and more of one’s time and energy.

The 5 Love Languages is an extremely popular book that teaches how to have effective, strong and fulfilling relationship by understaning the language that works best for caregivers and their loved ones.

For many, being a family caregiver involves our own aging parents and our significant other’s mom and dad, too. When dealing with elderly in laws, how much care can you be expected to provide, and how much say do you have in their care decisions?

Politics is one of those untouchable topics that many people are taught to steer clear of in day-to-day conversations. Here are some tips to avoid arguments when discussion politics whit a loved one.