Coping with the Stigma of Dementia
People stare. Most are not unkind, they are just curious. But when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment,...
People stare. Most are not unkind, they are just curious. But when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment,...
Recently, I had the honor of being interviewed by Cathleen Toomey of Seniority Authority. Cathleen’s enthusiasm for the topic turned the experience...
Most of us lead frantic lives. That’s the nature of the world today. When you add to that the job—for it is...
Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the...
People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...
Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...
Calling in hospice for the care of an elderly parent or other a loved one means you need to come to terms,...
Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the...
As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...
“My mom and dad both have dementia. I am all alone taking care of them since. I have no one to help...