Cognitive Decline After Illness Common, but Check Medications, Too
Dear Carol: Until about six months ago, my mom, 93, was as cognitively sharp as ever. Unfortunately, she was hospitalized for several days for...
Dear Carol: Until about six months ago, my mom, 93, was as cognitively sharp as ever. Unfortunately, she was hospitalized for several days for...
They say hindsight is 20/20. But things from the past that may seem “clear” to you now can still be distorted by difficult emotions—especially...
Dear Carol: My mom, age 79, has had steadily declining health for several years. Arthritis is a genetic problem in my family, so pain...
Are you prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for a family member? Will you be able to handle the commitment of moving...
I have interacted with countless professional and informal caregivers over the years, and I’ve noticed two prominent patterns that characterized my own experiences and...
One sign of the aging brain is repeating things more often, especially stories and questions. There are reasons for this that are not related...
Dear Readers: The New Year has arrived, so it’s time for my semi-yearly roundup featuring elder-friendly products, services, and technology. I’m including both links...
Even among medical experts, you will find differing opinions on how much someone with advanced dementia of any type understands. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in...
It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from January 1...
Note: If I were writing this today, I’d add that some people use apps to help plan. That said, some still find the apps...