Dear Miriam,

I live next door to an elderly gentleman – he’s probably in his 80s, and I know he is a widower with one daughter who lives in Canada. Ever since my wife and I moved here eight years ago, he has lived alone. […]

Dear Miriam,

I, along with my husband, our twin 10-year-olds, and my sister are all trying to take care of my dad, who is 85 and has dementia. We all live together in our family home. My husband works full-time, and I work part-time. I’m […]

Dear Miriam, I am 33 years old and am caring for my dad who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease about a year ago. I never imagined being in this position, but I am now suddenly facing cancer myself, and my doctor has said we need […]

Dear Miriam,

I am currently taking care of my brother, who is 66. He has been diagnosed with dementia caused by alcohol use, and just a few months ago, I offered to have him move into our home since he was having a lot of […]

Dear Miriam, I have been taking care of my husband for nearly four years. He has Alzheimer’s disease, and his doctor told me it is now mid-stage. We have a son, who is lovely and calls every week, but he lives in a different state, […]

Dear Miriam,

I am caring for my 79-year-old brother who has Alzheimer’s disease. For the last year, he has lived in a six-bed private board-and-care home. It’s not fancy, but they take good care of him. The problem is that he has always been the […]