CAROL BRADLEY BURSACK
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Minding Our Elders: Mother’s cognitive changes frustrating
Dear Carol: My mother’s dementia is taking a toll on both of us. There are times when she doesn’t understand what is happening around her, so she gets angry, calls me names and even accuses me of stealing.
Other times, she seems very clear, but those times are almost worse for me because she says things like “Just give me something to end this.” Five minutes later, she’s back to being mad at me or anyone else near her. I don’t know which extreme is harder to cope with.
Isn’t there a way to find some middle ground with this disease? – Jan
By Carol Bradley Bursack , October 27, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Lactose intolerance can sneak up on seniors
DEAR READERS: Several years ago, I used this space to highlight lactose intolerance, an issue many older adults face. Due to some recent questions, I felt it was time, once again, to share some anecdotes regarding this sometimes hidden problem.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , October 20, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Helping aging parents from a distance is challenging
DEAR CAROL: I live 500 miles away from my aging parents. They are starting to need some help, but they don’t want to move to be near me. My husband and I can’t quit our jobs and move back to our home town, either. How do I go about looking for help for Mom and Dad from so far away?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , October 13, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Father thrown into dementia following surgery
DEAR CAROL: I found your name while doing an Internet search following my father’s surgery. He is 79-years-old and because of a painful back problem, he agreed to have surgery. That was a month ago. Since the surgery he’s been in full-blown dementia.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , October 06, 2012
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Bursack: Eye exams offer important window to general health
DEAR CAROL: My 62-year-old mother went to her optometrist for her yearly eye exam. During the exam, her doctor said she was developing cataracts that would eventually need to be removed, though not for awhile. That wasn’t a surprise. He also said she that she should see her primary doctor as soon as possible because he saw evidence of a heart-related problem.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , September 29, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Time to examine Medicare Plans
Whether for yourself or to assist your parents or other elders, it’s time to review Medicare options if you want to make changes from the 2012 policies. Medicare annual open enrollment begins Oct. 15 with new benefit choices taking place Jan. 2013.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , September 22, 2012
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Bursack: Daughter worries about father’s sexual aggression
DEAR CAROL: My father is in a nursing home because of Alzheimer’s disease. He’s become sexually aggressive and often grabs at the aides’ bodies. I get so embarrassed when I see that. The nurses say it’s his dementia and that he’s not unusual, but I wish there was something we could do to stop this embarrassing behavior.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , September 15, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Hygiene problem could be caused by depression
DEAR CAROL: My mom always had pride in her appearance. Even as she’s aged and grown quite heavy she’s liked nice clothes and has always been clean. Now she isn’t interested in her clothes and won’t even bathe unless we nag her. She doesn’t like to go out with friends, either, and she used to be very social.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , September 08, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Education needed to understand Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s
DEAR CAROL: My father-in-law was diagnosed several months ago with both Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. We’ve had him living with us for two weeks now, and I have to say that my compassion has gone way up just watching what he is going through. He’s hard to hear and very unsteady, which frustrates my husband’s siblings. They think if their dad would exercise and eat more he’d be better. It’s like they blame him for being sick. What can I do to get his own children to be more understanding?
By Carol Bradley Bursack , September 01, 2012
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Bursack: Caregiver’s own health is often neglected 
DEAR CAROL: My elderly parents have two or three medical appointments every week and I am the only person who is willing to take them. The result of this is that I don’t go to the doctor myself.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , August 26, 2012
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Minding Our Elders: Mother becomes disoriented returning home from day care
DEAR CAROL: My 79-year-old mother has mid-stage dementia. She lives with us but goes to adult day care every afternoon, which she enjoys. The problem is, when she gets home she’s forgotten where the bathroom and her bedroom are.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , August 18, 2012
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'Minding Our Elders' | New caregivers need to know what resources are available
DEAR CAROL: My parents are in their late 70s and had been doing really well, or so it seemed. Then, about three months ago, my dad had a heart attack from which he’s now recovered. However, during the time he was ill my siblings and I realized that our mother has been mentally declining.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , August 11, 2012
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Bursack: Use caution when hiring an independent caregiver
DEAR CAROL: My mom is 89 and lives alone. Considering her age, she gets along in her apartment quite well. She wears a personal alarm so she can get help if she falls, and I stop in twice a day. Still, I worry.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , August 04, 2012
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Bursack: Husband with Alzheimer’s refuses to see a specialist
DEAR CAROL: My husband went for a physical and was surprised by a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. He’s in denial and won’t see a specialist for confirmation.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , July 28, 2012
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Bursack: Functional products preserve dignity
DEAR READERS: It’s rare for me to write about a specific product because there are generally competing businesses that offer quality merchandise. A package that recently arrived in my mail prompted me to make an exception. It contained samples of stylish clothing protection that replaces the function of bibs.
By Carol Bradley Bursack , July 21, 2012
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