Brain Health

Potential Caregiver for Aging Parents Asks How to Plan

Dear Carol: My 83-year-old parents are still doing well for their age but declining as would be expected. Since I live nearby,...

Years ago, I stumbled upon a video that remains vivid in my mind. In it, an elderly couple who had spent a...

People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there’s some merit...

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

When it comes to caring for the elderly, hygiene issues are surprisingly common. Determining why their bathing habits have changed is the...

Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink...

Years ago, a journalist (we’ll call her Nancy) requested an interview with me to discuss common caregiving issues for an article she...

It was not unlike any other day, but on this particular afternoon Dad was adamant. He was waiting for his medical degree...

My uncle was an avid reader and loved playing word games. After a series of strokes, he had extreme difficulty communicating. The...

Dear Carol: I’ve been helping my 84-year-old mom with her medications and doctor appointments. She’s made it plain that she doesn’t want...