Fewer Medications for Older Adults Can Prevent Falls, Improve Memory
Dear Carol: Countless articles, including yours, report that older adults are taking too many prescription drugs, some with potentially harmful side effects. Yet, it...
Dementia care
How to Communicate with an Older Adult Who Can No Longer Speak
…I found this particular story riveting and poignant. Human touch has long been known to have soothing, healing qualities, especially for those who are...
Dementia Caregiver’s Experience Brought Premium Incontinence Protection To the US
As is the case with most people living with advanced dementia Harris Sterling’s father developed incontinence. Along with other difficult issues that come with...
How to Break the News that Someone Has Died
Rachel Jones from the website ‘Seven Ponds: Embracing the end-of-life experience’ interviewed me for her article offering ‘Tips for sensitively sharing a loved one’s...
Coping when Both Parents Have Dementia
For a while, my mom’s disease consisted of minor memory loss, and she was able to be a fairly active part of my dad’s...
Adaptive Footwear Can Aid Comfort and Joint Health While Helping You Prevent Falls
Sponsored While the average person is unlikely to do high jumps or run marathons, even daily life can wear out our joints. Over time,...
Why Do Some People with Dementia Who Never Swore Use Coarse Language?
Dear Carol: My mother always considered swearing cheap and a sign that people couldn’t find the right words to express themselves. Even so, she...
10 Tips to Help You “Unplug” from Caregiving
.. The truth is that all caregivers struggle with these concerns, and many allow them to get in the way of taking the respite...
