Brain Health

Do Robots Have a Place in Elder Care?

Companies are creating robots that can complete household and caregiver tasks, provide comfort in the shape of a cat, as well as call 9-1-1...

Armed and Aging: Should Older Adults Be Allowed to Keep Guns Once They Show Memory and Thinking Problems?

The debate surrounding gun ownership has been raging for decades, and I want to preface this article by acknowledging that seniors and guns are...

COVID Test Medicare Scam to Watch For

It seems that a significant number of people on Medicare are receiving COVID test kits at home which they didn’t order. These kits are...

Helping Former Caregiving Dad Regain His Sense of Purpose

Dear Carol: After their retirements, my parents moved to be nearer to me and my family. Unfortunately, Mom was soon diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, so they...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Living with Dementia (From Those Who Live with It)

Please join us for an inspiring event with five of our authors currently living with dementia who will share their stories, allowing us to...

10 Tips to Help You “Unplug” from Caregiving

Jen has been caring for her parents for almost two years and she is quickly approaching caregiver burnout. A close friend booked and prepaid...

Responsible Planning Includes Sharing Digital Information

Dear Carol: My dad died from an aneurysm at only 65. Thankfully, he’d done his legal work so the family could theoretically step in...

Can We Help Too Much? The Squiggly Line Between Aiding and Enabling

Dear Carol: How do we know where to draw the line between helping our older parents and enabling them to give in to the challenges...

How to Limit but Not Deny Spending by Someone with Memory Deficits

Dear Carol: My dad is very independent, but he has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. He lives in an independent living community, does his own grocery shopping,...