Personal emergency response systems
July 22, 2019A personal emergency response system (PERS) can provide peace of mind if the person you care for lives alone. There... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
“Lie to my mom?”
July 15, 2019Mom taught you to always tell the truth. But in the context of caring for someone with memory loss (dementia),... Read More →
What to do with their stuff?
July 8, 2019Perhaps your loved one is downsizing. Or maybe planning a move to assisted living or a nursing home. He or... Read More →
Communicating with aphasia
July 1, 2019If your loved one suddenly developed difficulty with speaking, he or she probably has aphasia, typically from a stroke or... Read More →
Getting out of the mental spin cycle
June 24, 2019Do you find yourself in a repetitive cycle of reliving an exchange over and over? Reflecting on experiences gone badly... Read More →
Common elder scams
June 17, 2019Financial abuse of the elderly is thriving. Advise your loved ones to be on the alert for these common scams:... Read More →
Plan ahead when downsizing
June 10, 2019Moving into a smaller living situation is a big decision. More emotionally challenging, however, are the many little decisions your... Read More →
Distraction techniques
June 3, 2019If the person you care for has a problem with memory loss (dementia), you may find that he or she... Read More →
The value of nostalgia
May 27, 2019Nostalgia has historically gotten a bad rap, viewed as a precursor to feelings of sadness and longing. Emotional downers. Today... Read More →
What is an occupational therapist?
May 20, 2019Eating, dressing, getting in and out of a chair. In the course of daily life, we use many skills to... Read More →