Is It Normal to Grieve Before Someone Dies?
Nearly everyone involved in caring for an ill or aging loved one is experiencing some degree of grief. However, we don’t usually...
Memory loss
8 Tips from a Healthy Aging Expert
Like many Alzheimer’s advocates, I support increased funding for Alzheimer’s research. The goal is to discover a cure. However, the current reality...
Kitchen Safety Concerns for People with Dementia
Sharing a kitchen with another cook can be trying for some people. Sharing a kitchen with a person who has dementia can...
Recognizing Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout isn’t something that happens all at once. We all have good days and bad days, which is normal. Eventually, though,...
Dementia and Inappropriate Behavior: How to Respond
Dementia can cause people to say and do some pretty odd things. Family caregivers may be caught off guard at first, but...
Caregiver Burnout is Best Prevented Since Recovery Is Hard on Everyone
Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years. Arthritis is a genetic problem in my family,...
How to Convince a Senior to Wear Adult Briefs (Diapers)
It’s often difficult for older adults to accept and deal with incontinence issues. Many try to ignore this new development and carry...
Confabulation in Dementia Can Feel Like Hurtful Lies
When a person develops any form of dementia, it is difficult for family and friends to witness their diminishing capacity and the...
Choosing Senior Housing and Care Based on Your Parent’s Needs
As our population ages and more of our national focus is on senior care, we can find ourselves in a muddle over...
How to Handle a Shopaholic Older Adult
“Mom! Where do all these packages keep coming from?!” “Dad, what are all these new charges on your credit card?” As our...
