Problems with hygiene
January 18, 2021It’s not uncommon for a holiday visit to reveal that things with mom or dad are newly amiss, particularly in... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Repairing identity theft
January 11, 2021It’s a fact that scam artists prey on older adults. Scammers steal identifying information and use it to obtain cash,... Read More →
Montessori for people with dementia
January 4, 2021Caring for a loved one with moderate-to-advanced dementia often leads to bewilderment. And sadness. Perhaps your relative seems withdrawn. Or... Read More →
Add a dose of laughter to your life
December 28, 2020Don’t you just somehow feel better when you laugh? It turns out, that’s not just fantasy. Laughter has physical benefits... Read More →
Leaving a legacy with StoryCorps
December 21, 2020The desire to leave a legacy calls strongly to many older adults. Perhaps this is of interest to an elder... Read More →
“Should we delay that procedure?”
December 14, 2020Should your loved one go ahead with cataract surgery? What about a hip replacement? Dental work? A cardiac stress test?... Read More →
What is high blood pressure?
December 7, 2020High blood pressure is sometimes called “the silent killer.” This is because it is dangerous but has few outward symptoms.... Read More →
Dementia and communication: Listening
November 30, 2020People with Alzheimer’s or other memory loss conditions often have trouble expressing themselves, sometimes right from the start of the... Read More →
Video chatting for the “tech challenged”
November 23, 2020Many older adults are embracing technology to stay connected with family and friends during the pandemic. Although some popular technologies—Zoom,... Read More →
“Should we bring Dad home?”
November 16, 2020In the context of COVID, many families are wondering if an older relative would be better off moving out of... Read More →