Neighbor Asks if She Should Alert Woman’s Absent Family about Cognitive Changes
Dear Carol: I’ve lived next door to a woman for over twenty years, and while we aren’t close, we’re friendly and occasionally get...
Aging
Grief: The Way to Continue Is to Work Through It
Dr. Gross’ newest book, “The Only Way Out is Through: A Ten-Step Journey from Grief to Wholeness,” is for everyone who experiences the often...
The Stages of Alzheimer’s and the Caregiver’s Role
When a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s only natural to worry about what comes next. While Alzheimer’s will...
A Speech Pathologist Explains Common Swallowing Issues: Causes and Coping
Kilpatrick is the author of the popular 5-volume “Therapy Guides for Language and Speech Disorders workbooks.” Her website, Communication Connection, is an...
Lewy Body Dementia: Caregivers’ Personal Experiences
According to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is a progressive brain disease. They say that it also...
Caregivers: You’re Doing a Better Job Than You Think!
Caring for a vulnerable person is daunting. We have to make decisions for them that are often a matter of quality of...
7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Visiting Someone with Dementia
Whether you’re caring for someone with dementia or visiting them from time to time you’ll want to do your best to make...
Caregiver’s Body Language and Voice Can Either Calm or Cause Anxiety
Dear Carol: It’s a common problem, I know, but I’m worried about how my dad cares for my mom, who lives with...
Respecting the Right to Age With Dignity
The impact of aging frequently makes the news. Sadly, the coverage is consistently negative, and all facets of this topic are portrayed...
How to Choose a Mobility Aid for an Older Adult
Most of us would love to live our lives without the need for mobility aids, but as we age, we begin to...
