BPH: Weighing surgical options
September 14, 2020Ever wondered why older men seem to need to urinate frequently? An enlarged prostate gland is likely to blame. The... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Getting the most from doctor visits
September 7, 2020Time with a doctor is precious—and that creates pressure to make the most of each visit. Whether your loved one’s... Read More →
“But I wasn’t there when she died”
August 31, 2020Many of us hold unconscious covenants with our kin. Among the most poignant, perhaps, is a commitment to “be there”... Read More →
Caregiving as a team
August 24, 2020Millennials and Gen Xers are using strategies that might benefit family caregivers of all ages. Nearly half (47%) of adults... Read More →
Repetitive questions
August 17, 2020“When are we going out?” A reasonable question under normal circumstances. But if the person you care for has dementia,... Read More →
Help prevent choking
August 10, 2020Swallowing involves the coordination of many muscles in the mouth and throat. The action pushes chewed food down toward the... Read More →
How to beat “decision fatigue”
August 3, 2020Caring for an ill family member often requires taking on the role of “decision maker.” Sometimes it’s multiple mundane decisions... Read More →
Osteoporosis: What you can do
July 27, 2020If you are concerned about a loved one’s osteoporosis—brittle bones—it’s a good idea to bring this up with the doctor.... Read More →
What’s in an Alzheimer’s test?
July 20, 2020When symptoms of memory loss or confused thinking arise, it’s natural to wonder: Is it Alzheimer’s? There is no specific... Read More →
The importance of staying connected
July 13, 2020Staying connected is extremely important. Isolation and loneliness are not just sad situations. They have been shown to increase the... Read More →