Caregiving

The idea of green burials can seem distasteful and even disrespectful in a country accustomed to a more sanitized view of death, but dead bodies and green burials are not a threat to public health, says Dr. Rebecca Wurtz, director of the Public Health Administration and Policy program at the University of Minnesota. (Dreamstime/TNS)
Caregiving

Green Burials Battle

A fight over green cemeteries affects all of Minnesota

By Jennifer Brooks, Star Tribune | September 25, 2023
Aging caregiver
Caregiving

'If Only' Moments

Writer Terri L. Jones looks back on providing care for her mother

By Terri L. Jones | October 18, 2022
luxury accessible bathroom, photo by Bjorn Hovdal, Dreamstime. Many active adult communities have begun applying universal design principles in their residences to allow their residents to age in place.
Caregiving

Universal Design at Active Adult Communities

Aging in place while enjoying community perks

By Julie Stein | September 28, 2022
grandmom and grandkid making eggs. Photo by Fizkes, Dreamstime. These three easy-to-make, delicious, kidney-friendly recipes help caregivers provide nutritious meals for elderly parents in their care.
Caregiving

3 Quick, Kidney-Friendly Recipes for Elderly Parents

July 12, 2022
father and son talking at home. Photo credit, Fizkes Dreamstime. For article on A Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Story
Caregiving

Laughing with My Father

Facing down Parkinson’s disease

By Phil Perkins | October 6, 2021
Multigenerational family - Asian mom, daughter, and granddad reading on family sofa, for "Aging Parents in Your Home." Photo credit Vichay kiatyingangsulee, Dreamstime
Caregiving

Aging Parents in Your Home, Part 3

Issues, positives, and closing words

By Darlene Edwards | July 7, 2021
Multigenerational family at home, Grandmom, granddaughter, and mom in the kitchen making cookies. For “Moving Aging Parents into Your Home, Part 1.” Photo credit: Fizkes, Dreamstime
Caregiving

Aging Parents in Your Home, Part 1

Plans and Considerations in incorporating an older adult into your household

By Darlene Edwards | June 23, 2021
butterflies in the morning dew, reflecting the possibilities after caregiving ends
Caregiving

When a Caregiver Is No Longer Needed

Grieving and growing into a second career

By Rev. Dr. Brenda Walker | February 15, 2021
Senior woman getting much-needed self care
Caregiving

There Is No Success in Caregiving Without Self Care

Caregivers: give yourselves a break!

September 18, 2020
A woman volunteering with Naborforce brings an elderly local groceries
Caregiving

Neighborly Assistance with Naborforce

A new aging-in-place concept

By Mary-Jo Sawyer | December 16, 2019

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