Dementia care

ADLs and IADLs Explained: What Are They and How Are They Used?

Dear Carol: My mom was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. While she’s pretty normal now other than some short-term memory loss and occasional confusion, I want...

The Hazards of Alcoholism in the Elderly

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

Living with Elderly Parents: Do You Regret the Decision?

If you are like most family caregivers, you probably made a promise to your parent(s) years ago that you would never place them in...

6 Tech Tools I Wish I’d Had When I Was Caring for Older Adults

Advances in technology have transformed the way family caregivers, healthcare providers, and long-term care providers approach elder care. During my peak caregiving years when...

Adult Incontinence Rash Happens: How to Prevent It and/or Treat It

Human skin is not meant to withstand close contact with urine-saturated briefs for extended periods of time. When bowel incontinence is also an issue,...

Family and Professional Caregivers Are More Alike Than Different

Most of us who are family caregivers know that, while we often experience a sense of fulfillment when we provide care for our loved...

Caregivers: It’s Time to Stop Second-Guessing Ourselves

Like most adults, I’ve second-guessed many of my own decisions. While most were made with my own future in mind, that all changed when...

Vision Changes with Dementia Amplify Brain Challenges

Dear Carol: My mom has mid-stage dementia and she’s been picking in the air in front of her at something only she sees. Also,...

The Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

The only certainty when diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease is that a senior’s condition will progressively worsen. The National Alzheimer’s Association has developed a very...