
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 →
Swallowing involves the coordination of many muscles in the mouth and throat. The action pushes chewed food down toward the... Read More →
Caring for an ill family member often requires taking on the role of “decision maker.” Sometimes it’s multiple mundane decisions... Read More →
If 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 →
When symptoms of memory loss or confused thinking arise, it’s natural to wonder: Is it Alzheimer’s? There is no specific... Read More →
Staying connected is extremely important. Isolation and loneliness are not just sad situations. They have been shown to increase the... Read More →
Children are like sponges. They soak up whatever is around them. If Grandpa is sick, or Grandma has dementia, they’ll... Read More →
Many older adults complain of having to get up several times in the night to pee. Some of this is... Read More →
Our fight-flight-or-freeze reactions are deeply embedded in our body and brain. In intense situations, they take over. As a family... Read More →
Scammers thrive in crises. The Federal Trade Commission is reporting a surge in fraud complaints. Bad actors are leveraging fear... Read More →
If you were asked to name the stresses in your life, you might think first about all the tasks and... Read More →