Managing pain with music
September 11, 2023Here’s a prescription for pain relief: the sound of music. Pain is very real. It is also a perception. How... Read More →
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When you feel more resentment than love
September 4, 2023If you are caring for a parent or parents who abused or neglected you in childhood, your situation is especially... Read More →
Low-vision bathroom
August 28, 2023The bathroom is often the most challenging (and least safe) room in the house for someone who is visually impaired:... Read More →
How is your relative’s “social health”?
August 21, 2023The U.S. Surgeon General reports we have a loneliness epidemic. Like smoking and obesity, social isolation creates a greater risk... Read More →
Adjusting to memory care
August 14, 2023Once your loved one is in their new home, the two of you will have a lot of adjusting to... Read More →
When ice cream is better than salad
August 7, 2023Whether it’s a bowl of soup or a bag of groceries, providing food is how we show our love. And... Read More →
What is “healthy selfishness”?
July 31, 2023As a rule, family caregivers are generous. They tend to be empathetic and to want to help. But it is... Read More →
Dementia: Packing for a trip
July 24, 2023A trip. Sounds like fun! And, it’s more challenging when you travel with a companion who has dementia. But with... Read More →
Bringing the hospital home
July 17, 2023Suppose you bring your frail loved one or a relative with dementia to the ER because of trouble breathing. The... Read More →
Senior bullying and exclusion
July 10, 2023About 20% of seniors living in communal settings experience bullying in one form or another. Cliques and power hierarchies seem... Read More →