Ride hailing for older adults
May 20, 2024Transportation problems create unhealthy social isolation for many older adults. Rides from family and friends are the first thought, but... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
What is “vascular dementia”?
May 13, 2024About 10% to 20% of cognitive impairments are a result of vascular dementia, also called “stroke dementia.” Vascular dementia arises... Read More →
Talking with Dad about his hearing loss
May 6, 2024Hearing loss affects 50% of people over age eighty-five, most commonly men. Poor hearing diminishes quality of life. It may... Read More →
Home visits are in!
April 29, 2024If the person you care for needs therapy or other medical services but has trouble getting out, house calls are... Read More →
Adaptive clothing
April 22, 2024If you have dressed a relative with dementia or assisted a family member with Parkinson’s, you know there are challenges... Read More →
What is “inflammaging”?
April 15, 2024Chronic inflammation is like the body (your “house”) catching fire. We have all dealt with acute inflammation. It comes with... Read More →
Before you suggest assisted living
April 8, 2024“On your mark! Get set! Wait!” That is the experience, and in fact the best strategy, when hoping to persuade... Read More →
Choosing a support group
April 1, 2024Are you feeling isolated, alone, frustrated, anxious, or just plain sad as you care for your loved one? Meeting with... Read More →
Serving as a special needs trustee
March 25, 2024A “special needs trust” (SNT) is typically created to provide financial support for a disabled individual. Aging parents of a... Read More →
Insomnia in older adults
March 11, 2024Older adults need about seven hours of sleep at night. But they often have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep.... Read More →