It can be hard to grasp that our parents or aging loved ones are not who they used to be. We are forced to change the way we interact with and acknowledge them. While assuming a ca[...]
"Drink water," they said; now we're consuming microplastics... plus excerpts on Medicare Annual Enrollment, Nursing Homes, and the case for Cursive Writing.[...]
There are three key sections to consider when drafting your living will or advance healthcare directive. This is one of four estate-planning documents for caregiving families.[...]
Article Excerpts on Loneliness and Health, Social Security Myths, Alzheimer's Stigma, Retailers that Make Shopping a Struggle for Family Caregivers[...]
A Convenient, Effective, and Free Tool for Caregivers While caregivers enjoy benefits, including a deep sense of purpose in helping another human being who truly needs support, car[...]
Article excerpts - Surviving Caregiver Burnout with Awe, Caregiving Gratitude, Cognitive Bias, A Daughter's Song in Her Mom's Memory, and Saying the Right Thing During A Crisis.[...]
Choose the Long-Term Care Provider That’s Right for You As the people we love age, the care they need will fluctuate. Depending on mobility, physical health, and mental capac[...]
Could an implant hold potential for the brain with dementia? [TCV Update 2/14/2022 NYT article, subscription required] Could “chips” (brain implants) proposed by Elon M[...]
Giving Home Healthcare Workers the Safety They Deserve Guest article by Paul Ambrose Home healthcare workers enter patients’ homes each day to aid in care. Their clients may [...]
Caring for Aging Parents is NOT a Family Affair Two in five caregivers care for or have cared for a parent. Only one in 10 (of the 83% who have siblings) say they share equally in [...]
Signs It’s Time to Move Your Loved One into a Care Facility Guest article by Ashley Uhler Many caregivers for people with dementia want to care for their loved one at home. H[...]
Exercise, Not Pills to Prevent Alzheimer’s We can do the “hard” work now with the goal of prevention. Or we can struggle finding ways to live our lives with demen[...]
