Caring for a loved one with a chronic illness is an act of profound love and dedication. Whether supporting someone with Alzheimer’s disease, heart failure, Parkinson’s disease, or any other …
Category: Caregivers and Families
As you plan for the next stage of your life, there’s one big question every person has to consider. Do I want to stay in my home or move? For …
If you ask an older adult which decade of their life has been the best so far, they’ll probably say their sixties. Most adults in their sixties are in good …
Is Mom having a hard time finding her words lately? Are there unopened bills piling up on the dining room table? Have you noticed several dents and scratches on Dad’s …
While the holidays are a busy and stressful time, it is especially so for families who have a loved one with dementia. The key to enjoying family gatherings is to …
Therapeutic fibbing, or white lies, can be a very effective technique for decreasing anxiety in people with dementia. Because their brains are damaged and no longer function like a healthy …
When turning to the internet for information on senior living options, hundreds of websites and links appear shortly after typing in your desired search. How do you choose the right …
The summer weather brings a number of travel plans, as well as raises questions when it comes to finding the right care for your loved one while you are away. …
The video above was part of a KCRG-TV9 "Show You Care" segment on Music & Memory The Music & Memory program has been creating quite a buzz lately. On March …
When we think about moving, many emotions, questions, and thoughts arise. The thought of moving into a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) is no different. Some questions that you might …