Caring for a Spouse

  • Meet Charlie and Me

    I'm Marlis Powers—caregiver, grandmother, cancer-survivor. I care for my husband, Charlie, who has dementia. I'll be sharing my perspectives as a spousal caregiver with the AgingCare community through an ongoing series of blog posts.

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  • Losing a Spouse Can Cause Personality Changes

    Losing a spouse often causes negative changes in personality: grumpiness, sorrow, depression and a complete lack of gratitude.

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  • Celebrating Special Occasions When a Loved One Has Dementia

    When a senior has dementia, celebrating holidays, birthdays and other special occasions becomes increasingly complicated. I found that, especially on Valentine's Day, helping my parents honor their years of love and marriage did serve a purpose.

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  • When One Parent Dies the Other Often Needs a Long-Term Care Plan

    The death of one parent often exposes the care needs of the surviving spouse. Unfortunately for many adult children, the funeral of one parent becomes a time for planning for the long-term care of the surviving parent.

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  • Do elders need full-time care as Alzheimer's disease progresses?

    As Alzheimer's disease progresses, your loved one may need more care than you can provide. Your options range from home health care and adult day care, to assisted living and nursing homes with specialized Alzheimer's care units.

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  • Male Family Caregivers: Growing in Number and in Needs

    The prevalence of male caregivers has increased significantly in the last decade, yet the amount of support available for them is considerably less than that for female caregivers.

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