When language falls apart
May 13, 2019One common outcome of a stroke or other brain injury is the sudden loss of ability to process language. This... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Aging and the self-fulfilling prophecy
May 6, 2019“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” —Henry Ford It turns out this truism applies to... Read More →
Fighting Parkinson’s with exercise
April 29, 2019If your loved one has Parkinson’s disease, you have likely observed physical symptoms such as tremors, slowed movement, and poor... Read More →
Keeping your marbles: reducing dementia risk
April 22, 2019If you have a relative with Alzheimer’s or one of many other dementia conditions, it’s natural to wonder about your... Read More →
“Spiritual” advance directive
April 15, 2019Every adult needs to complete an advance directive (and that means you, too!). It is the health care planning document... Read More →
When the worrying won’t stop
April 8, 2019Worry is useful when it calls us to action. But it’s a problem when it becomes an ongoing state of... Read More →
Managing chronic pain
April 1, 2019“Chronic pain” is pain that lasts for 12 weeks or more. The cause is usually nervous system misfiring, like a... Read More →
Dementia: safety and independence
March 25, 2019Everyone with a memory loss condition deserves the opportunity to stay engaged in life for as long as possible. Early... Read More →
Smartwatches for seniors
March 18, 2019The makers of smartwatches are now designing products for older adults. And they just may have come up with an... Read More →
Researching treatments online
March 11, 2019For those facing a serious—or even incurable—condition, the Internet can seem to be the last refuge of hope. But how... Read More →