The powers and limits of HIPAA
September 1, 2025At the doctor or dentist, you have likely signed a HIPAA form “for your protection.” The federal Health Insurance Portability... Read More →
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What is shingles?
August 25, 2025You might think of shingles as “just a rash.” While that may be true for many younger people, the viral... Read More →
The long goodbye of anticipatory grief
August 18, 2025While caring for an older loved one, perhaps you’ve been surprised to feel waves of sadness, a tightness in your... Read More →
How to discourage wandering
August 11, 2025It’s natural to fear that a loved one with dementia may wander. In fact, 60% of people with Alzheimer’s get... Read More →
Savoring good experiences
August 4, 2025Have you noticed that even a small negative event can grab your attention repeatedly over the day? Positive events, by... Read More →
Medicare help at home
July 28, 2025If your loved one is homebound due to injury, illness, or recent hospital discharge, you might be surprised by how... Read More →
Living with essential tremor
July 21, 2025If your loved one has essential tremor (ET), you know that they live with ongoing shakiness, likely in the hands... Read More →
What is an enrichment program?
July 14, 2025Is your aging loved one navigating a big transition in life and you’re not sure what might help? Maybe they... Read More →
When there is a cancer diagnosis
July 7, 2025If your loved one recently received a diagnosis of cancer, you both may be feeling stunned, anxious, and overwhelmed. Here... Read More →
What is a prepaid debit card?
June 30, 2025If your loved one has early dementia, you want to give them as much independence as possible, including with money... Read More →