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...
Health
Not Treating Hearing Loss Decreases Quality of Life, Increases Dementia Risk
Dear Carol: Why are older adults resistant to wearing hearing aids? My husband has gotten so hard of hearing that I must act...
Life As a Caregiver: How to Make Tough Care Decisions
Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...
Fecal Incontinence Can Be a Side Effect of Various Conditions, Including Constipation
Many conditions can carry as a side effect some degree of fecal incontinence, so if you are affected or someone you care...
How to Talk to the Doctor About Your Elderly Parent or Spouse
A frequent problem expressed among family caregivers is that their aging loved ones aren’t honest with their doctors. At home, they may...
An Older Adult Skips Bathing? Maybe there’s a Reason
A common complaint about older people, especially those who have health challenges, is that they “smell” or have other signs that they...
How Can I Keep Husband with Dementia Hydrated in This Heat?
Dear Carol: My husband is in mid-stage Alzheimer’s. While there are many challenges, my most urgent question right now is how can...
Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Incontinence?
While having diabetes doesn’t mean that you will experience incontinence, the disease does seem to increase your incontinence risk. There are several...
Solo Agers: Adults Without Close Kin Seek Outside Resources to Manage Future Care
Dear Carol: I’m a 73-year-old widower with no children or close relatives. I’m still healthy, but to be prudent, I need to...
Older Adults Have Different Criteria When Deciding How to Approach Cancer
Dear Carol: My Dad was diagnosed with non-aggressive prostate cancer. In the past, he’s been proactive about his health, but now he’s...
