Aging

Why Would Mom Choose to Smell Rather Than Use Incontinence Products?

Dear Carol: My mom is only 79 but she has a lot of health problems including lung disease requiring oxygen. She receives good health...

Untreated Hearing Loss Can Contribute to Dementia Risk (repost)

My apologies. Quite obviously, I dropped one of the many plates I juggle and didn’t add the live link to the full article when...

Dad’s Personality Has Changed Overnight: Medications? A UTI?

Dear Carol: My dad, 86, lives with me. He has an academic’s personality, so we’ve often talked about different issues that spanned all disciplines....

Untreated Hearing Loss Can Contribute to Dementia Risk

Dear Carol: Even though my husband has prescription hearing aids, he doesn’t use them much because thinks his hearing isn’t “that bad.” I gently...

Some Risky Behavior Might Be Necessary for Your Elder’s Mental Health

Dear Carol: My dad, 72, has been adventurous all his life and that spirit doesn’t seem to be dampened by aging or even some...

November Rocks! Celebrate Alzheimer’s, Palliative and Hospice Care, and Family Caregivers Awareness

November is a month of awareness and Egosan is eager to be part of these celebrations. So, let’s begin by letting you know what’s...

Spouse Criticized for How He Cares for Wife with Dementia

Dear Carol: My wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago. While it hasn’t been easy keeping her home with me, it’s been her...

Am I a Caregiver? Defining the Family Caregiver Role

Many individuals struggle to accept the label of “family caregiver,” but fully embracing this role increases our chances of succeeding in it. What Is...