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 →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
“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 →
Health risks of Korean War vets
November 9, 2020Close to 2 million American soldiers fought in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. More than half of those... Read More →
Constructive criticism: When to speak up
November 2, 2020Caring for a family member often involves collaborating with other relatives. Sometimes you will agree. Sometimes you won’t. Debating every... Read More →
Would having a dog help? A fish?
October 26, 2020Increasingly, research shows that older adults can benefit in myriad ways from the companionship of an animal. Physical health benefits... Read More →
When you can’t hold a funeral
October 19, 2020Between travel concerns and restrictions on group gatherings, holding a traditional funeral can be challenging. Many families are turning to... Read More →
Supporting a person with arthritis
October 11, 2020Arthritis is a difficult condition to understand as an onlooker. The pain is invisible and unpredictable. Some days are good.... Read More →
What is palliative care?
October 5, 2020Life with a serious illness is not all dreary and glum. The condition and its symptoms can certainly take over.... Read More →
What is “mindfulness,” anyway?
September 28, 2020Many people confuse mindfulness with meditation and Eastern religions. Mindfulness is a skill gained by training your mind to observe... Read More →
Nonverbal signs of pain
September 21, 2020Dementia itself does not cause physical pain. But people with dementia still encounter pain, just like anyone else: headaches, arthritis,... Read More →