Communicating with aphasia
July 1, 2019If your loved one suddenly developed difficulty with speaking, he or she probably has aphasia, typically from a stroke or... Read More →
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Getting out of the mental spin cycle
June 24, 2019Do you find yourself in a repetitive cycle of reliving an exchange over and over? Reflecting on experiences gone badly... Read More →
Common elder scams
June 17, 2019Financial abuse of the elderly is thriving. Advise your loved ones to be on the alert for these common scams:... Read More →
Plan ahead when downsizing
June 10, 2019Moving into a smaller living situation is a big decision. More emotionally challenging, however, are the many little decisions your... Read More →
Distraction techniques
June 3, 2019If the person you care for has a problem with memory loss (dementia), you may find that he or she... Read More →
The value of nostalgia
May 27, 2019Nostalgia has historically gotten a bad rap, viewed as a precursor to feelings of sadness and longing. Emotional downers. Today... Read More →
What is an occupational therapist?
May 20, 2019Eating, dressing, getting in and out of a chair. In the course of daily life, we use many skills to... Read More →
When language falls apart
May 13, 2019One common outcome of a stroke or other brain injury is the sudden loss of ability to process language. This... Read More →
Aging and the self-fulfilling prophecy
May 6, 2019“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” —Henry Ford It turns out this truism applies to... Read More →
Fighting Parkinson’s with exercise
April 29, 2019If your loved one has Parkinson’s disease, you have likely observed physical symptoms such as tremors, slowed movement, and poor... Read More →