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 →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
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 →
Talking with children about serious illness
July 6, 2020Children are like sponges. They soak up whatever is around them. If Grandpa is sick, or Grandma has dementia, they’ll... Read More →
Is twice a night too much?
June 29, 2020Many older adults complain of having to get up several times in the night to pee. Some of this is... Read More →
Cooling down to make a decision
June 22, 2020Our fight-flight-or-freeze reactions are deeply embedded in our body and brain. In intense situations, they take over. As a family... Read More →
Coronavirus scams
June 15, 2020Scammers thrive in crises. The Federal Trade Commission is reporting a surge in fraud complaints. Bad actors are leveraging fear... Read More →
Removing “junk stimulation”
June 8, 2020If you were asked to name the stresses in your life, you might think first about all the tasks and... Read More →