CAROL BRADLEY BURSACK
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Minding our Elders: Staying ahead of Alzheimer’s wandering 
DEAR CAROL: My mom has mid-stage Alzheimer’s. She lives with me and, for now, seems safe enough at home while I’m at work. What concerns me is that she’s started talking about wanting to “go home.”
By Carol Bradley Bursack , March 02, 2013
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Minding Our Elders: Medication could cause slurred speech, drooling
DEAR CAROL: My mom has several medications to help with various health problems. Lately, her speech has been slurred and she seems to be drooling quite a bit. The symptoms appear to be the most pronounced shortly after she’s taken her medications, but she has some symptoms intermittently all day. She also complains of a headache nearly every day, so we are having her eyes checked next week just to be sure, although her glasses are quite new. Can medications cause these problems?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , February 23, 2013
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Minding Our Elders: Serene atmosphere can relax care receiver
I’ve suggested that since Mom gets excellent care at the nursing home, my sister should visit less often so she can have more time for herself, but she gets defensive. I visit Mom as often as I can. How can I convince Mary that if she is more rested, she and Mom are both better off?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , February 16, 2013
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Minding Our Elders: Dementia aggression difficult to control
DEAR CAROL: My 79-year-old mother is on medication for aggression due to her dementia, but she still has periodic violent outbursts where she kicks and hits me. Her psychiatrist has tried several drugs in small doses to avoid side effects, but most of them leave her sleepy and have had little positive effect.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , February 09, 2013
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Minding Our Elders: What is assisted living?
Mom really should have help bathing and someone should monitor her medications. Even dressing is getting to be a chore because of severe arthritis. The problem is that the facility wants to charge more to provide these services. I thought this kind of care is what assisted living is about. – Greg
By Carol Bradley Bursack , February 02, 2013
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Minding Our Elders: Daughter overwhelmed with parents’ sudden care needs
A year ago, my mother had a heart attack. She came out of it fairly well, but still can’t do much around the house. Then, last month my dad had a stroke. I’m an only child and feel overwhelmed with all of this.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , January 26, 2013
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Minding Our Elders: Help elders endure isolation due to flu outbreak
With the flu outbreak, the nursing home where my mother lives has isolated residents and is not allowing visitors. Marie says Mom is very upset. Mom understands when Marie tells her on the phone why she can’t visit, but then Mom quickly forgets and calls wondering why my Marie’s not there. What can we do to make Mom feel better?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , January 19, 2013
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Minding our Elders: Mom mixes up medications
DEAR CAROL: My mom lives alone and seems to be suffering some form of dementia, though her doctor hasn’t pinned it down to one kind. Right now, the problem is how to manage her medications and vitamins. She’s supposed to be taking three medications daily, plus a vitamin.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , January 06, 2013
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Minding our Elders: An elder’s fall can cause lasting trauma
DEAR CAROL: Reading your column has helped me care for my 83-year-old mom who has Alzheimer’s disease. Now, I’m writing with my own question. Mom fell while in the memory unit of a very good assisted living center.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , December 29, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Ask staff for advice when visiting elders in nursing homes
DEAR CAROL: My husband and I are traveling this Christmas and want to take a side trip to visit my aging aunt who is in a nursing home.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , December 23, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Ask staff for advice when visiting elders in nursing homes
DEAR CAROL: My husband and I are traveling this Christmas and want to take a side trip to visit my aging aunt who is in a nursing home. My aunt has Alzheimer’s disease, which we don’t have experience with. Besides that, we are both uncomfortable in a hospital setting and haven’t had experience with nursing homes. What should we consider? – Jen
By Carol Bradley Bursack , December 22, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Mapping out dad’s future care
Dear Carol: My dad has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He’s considered Stage 2, according to the doctor, which is apparently quite early. Yet, I see many challenges now and of course many more in the future. How do we approach this?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , December 15, 2012
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Minding our Elders: Counter speech loss with extra time and caring
DEAR CAROL: My dad had a severe stroke last month. He’s home now and in a wheelchair. What I find the most difficult to deal with is his speech.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , December 08, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Grieving is unique to individuals
DEAR CAROL: My mom died six months ago and I’m still having a hard time accepting her death. I keep thinking about what I could or should have done better when she was still with me. I don’t communicate my grief to my family members because they think I should be over it by now. They seem to be getting on with their lives just fine, but I’m not.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , November 30, 2012
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