What Did You Say?
I was in my late 40s when I realized that “What?” was becoming an increasingly common word in my vocabulary. My family teased me about…
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10 Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia
We aren’t born knowing how to communicate with a person with dementia—but we can learn. Improving your communication skills will help make caregiving less stressful…
Traveling With A Forgetful Family Member
My husband, Jon, was late getting home from work at a local resort hotel a few weeks ago and was anxious to tell me why. …
Why All Adults Should Have a Living Will
“Her living will take over now,” said the nurse practitioner the morning after my mother slipped into a coma. I was 51 weeks into 24-hours-a-day…
Can Your Parent Benefit From A Personal Care Assistant?
When you are a parent of young children, a “mother’s helper” can be a godsend. They help around the house or watch the children so…
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living is a form of senior care that provides residents with supportive services and assistance with the activities of daily living (ADLs). ADLs include…
What Are Palliative Care And Hospice Care?
Many Americans die in facilities such as hospitals or nursing homes receiving care that is not consistent with their wishes. It’s important for older adults…
A Practical Guide For Long-Distance Caregiving
Being a long-distance caregiver is a challenge when you live in one state and your aging parents live in another. Or if you have a…
Finding Balance: Scenes from a Family
For many women, juggling professional success and family life presents challenges. Bringing home the skills that serve you in the workplace might just help you…
7 Ways Senior Communities Promote Health & Wellness
To create a holistic lifestyle, many senior communities are embracing health and wellness programs. With nutritious meal plans, engaging social programs, and a variety of…