CAREGIVING

Coming to terms with a loved one's diminishing health is a difficult ordeal in any situation—whether it is due to the effects of terminal illness or the progression of a mental condition like Alzheimer's or dementia, it is hard to accept the changes taking place and the inevitability of what comes next.

For many people, however, this is only the beginning. Whether it be for practical reasons, financial reasons, or because of one's own convictions, many will find themselves shouldering the im...