Dementia

It’s Christmas Day: Are You Enjoying It?

Many people are celebrating Christmas Day, today, December 25th. Caregivers might find the word celebrating a little over the top but try...

I’m swamped with daily life let alone carrying out holiday traditions. My dad is in memory care…

People stare. Most are not unkind; they are just curious. But when someone “different” from the norm becomes part of their environment,...

When store employees wish us Merry Christmas we smile back and return the greeting. When acquaintances wave and shout Happy Holidays across...

Dear Carol: I take care of my 93-year-old mother in my home. Mom’s been physically frail for years, yet until recently, she’s...

Most caregivers have some idea of how they intended to spend their lives. But thanks to medical advancements, aging parents are living...

Note: Since this article was written, some newer options have appeared on the market. Rinseless bath cloths and other options are available...

Even though most of us have happy memories of holiday celebrations, this time of the year can be stressful. There are pervasive...

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...