What is “assisted living”?
March 4, 2024There are many options for older adults who can no longer live at home independently. Assisted living facilities (ALFs) are... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Maybe it’s not Alzheimer’s
February 19, 2024“Dementia” is not a diagnosis in and of itself. It describes a collection of symptoms that involve memory and thinking... Read More →
Tech support for your relative(s)
February 12, 2024Technology has done wonders to help us stay connected with family members. But beginning users have to learn new terms... Read More →
Burn and fire safety
February 5, 2024Persons over age 65 are 2.6 times more likely than the general population to die in a home fire. That’s... Read More →
Early-onset dementia: Money issues
January 29, 2024Finances are bound to be a concern if your spouse has received a diagnosis of dementia before age 65. As... Read More →
Making the most of regret
January 22, 2024Regret tends to be one of those emotions we’d prefer not to feel. Which is unfortunate, according to researcher Brené... Read More →
Acting as a “human guide”
January 15, 2024If the person you care for has a low-vision diagnosis, you are likely concerned about their ability to orient themselves... Read More →
Skin care and aging
January 8, 2024The skin is the body’s largest organ and its essential “armor.” To maintain good health, skin needs extra attention as... Read More →
Positive connections with staff
January 1, 2024Your loved one’s daily experience in a hospital, rehab, or assisted living community—even at home with paid home help—greatly depends... Read More →
Choosing a “senior tablet”
December 25, 2023Much of life’s interactions occurs online these days. If your loved one is not tech savvy, has mild dementia, or... Read More →