Initiate the essential yet uncomfortable conversation about your parent's bathing safety. A few moments of honesty can preserve their independence and well-being. There’s probably no conversation you ...

Dear Doctor K: I would appreciate suggestions for how to help an aging and ailing parent to bathe. Dear Reader: Until you step in to help, you may not even be aware of all the obstacles that can make ...

This is often one of the most telling signs. Pay attention to basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and preparing meals. Changes in your parents’ personal appearance or eating habits may ...