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 →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Meaningful end of life conversations
July 3, 2023Hollywood would have us believe that profound deathbed conversations occur just before the last breath is drawn. Not so! The... Read More →
Preparing for a heat wave
June 26, 2023Make sure your loved one is ready to “take the heat” this summer. Older bodies are less able to cope... Read More →
Dementia: Is travel realistic?
June 19, 2023If you are considering a trip with your loved one this summer, do yourself a favor and reflect on the... Read More →
What is “elder abuse”?
June 12, 2023Exploitation of older adults is an issue none of us likes to think about. But it’s a growing problem. One... Read More →
Tips for vacationing without Mom
June 5, 2023We all need time away from constant responsibility. Sometimes the best way to care for your loved one is to... Read More →
Cancer screenings covered by Medicare
May 29, 2023If found early enough, many cancers can be kept in check. Some even eradicated. To encourage early detection, Medicare pays... Read More →
Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears
May 22, 2023Tinnitus is often described as a ringing in the ears. But it can also be more of a clicking sound,... Read More →
Moving to memory care
May 15, 2023Once you decide memory care is the wisest path, the next step is choosing a facility and creating a smooth... Read More →
Lessons from the seriously ill
May 8, 2023A long-time hospice nurse—someone deeply committed to caring for the seriously ill—created this list of the top five deathbed regrets... Read More →