With a great deal of negative news in the forefront of 2020, it is worth noting some of the wonderful achievements the year brought – most notably the advancements in Alzheimer’s disease research. Katie McDonough, director of programs and...
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There are certain milestones we may encounter in our lives that, while not necessarily negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a brand new job. Getting divorced. Getting married. And one that individuals in the home care industry...
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The isolation and fear caused by COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the wellbeing of seniors, with nearly 50% of seniors surveyed in a Kaiser Family Foundation poll stating that their level of stress and worry was adversely affecting their health. And...
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It might have come completely out of the blue: an unanticipated fall that led to a fractured hip requiring Mom to have help and support at home after surgery. Or, it may have been building up over the years, such as through the slow and...
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It is simple to get swept up in the everyday tasks of caregiving for an older adult you care about. There is a great deal to be done, and frequently it is just quicker and more efficient to do it all yourself, letting a loved one relax. After...
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Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s disease are frequently all too familiar with the complications experienced in trying to take a quiet moment or two alone – to use the restroom, get a brief shower, and sometimes even step into...
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“Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss Memories are the glue that binds together our past with who we are today; and for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, confusion around these memories...
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During the holiday season, older adult mental health frequently comes to a head. Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for many seniors the holidays are a time of sadness. Yearning for holidays past, grief over the loss...
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Think about the most ideal holiday season you can imagine. While that image may vary a bit for each of us, it might include lights, gifts, good food, and traditions passed down through the generations. However, what most certainly rings true for...
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For seniors and those with lung conditions such as COPD, maintaining the ideal air quality in the home is extremely important. Air that is too dry, for example, can cause or exacerbate health issues such as: Itchy, dry, or chapped skin Nose...
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Family caregivers give a great deal of themselves to care for their loved ones, often surrendering their own individual desires and needs during the process. It seems natural to assume then that caregivers would feel good about themselves, rich...
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You totally forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled for last Thursday, misplaced your keys for the umpteenth time, and cannot remember the name of your new neighbor for the life of you. Is all of this simply a regular part of aging...
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