Everyone wants to get the right medical care. But doctors are often lacking key medical information at the time they see you (or, your aging relative). The solution: setting up and using a personal he...
Jul
2025
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Here’s a situation that comes up for many people: you move in later life. Or maybe it’s your older mother — or father, or other older relative — who’s moving to a new town, perhaps to be closer to you...
Apr
2020
26
Sensory stimulation for those who are struggling with dementia can provide soothing for those who are agitated. It can calm them. Engaging in an activity throughout the day has also been shown to help...
Apr
2020
26
Medical emergencies are not uncommon for our senior loved ones who are aging in place. Family caregivers are always at the ready to help their older adults navigate the options for emergency care and ...
Apr
2020
21
If you are caring for someone who lives in a long-term care facility, you may have questions about their care and well-being during the coronavirus crisis. You’ve probably wondered whether ...
Apr
2020
15
I had hoped, with the current focus on healthcare workers as heroes, that the demonizing of nursing homes would cease during the pandemic. The post Nursing Homes Need Support, Not Blame appeared first...
Apr
2020
07
Unfortunately, some people—including criminals—often look for opportunities to take advantage of others during times of national crisis. The current COVID-19 pandemic creates a perfect env...
Apr
2020
07
Apr
2020
02
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a worldwide pandemic that has changed how we live, as governments worldwide seek to limit the spread of this disease. We are being asked to stay at home, business...
Apr
2020
01
With all of the news about the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), you may be worried about how to keep your home safe from the virus. There is still much we don’t know about how the virus is ...