The Conversation With Your Aging Parents You Keep Avoiding — And Why It Can’t Wait
I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Kwame Kwadey for The Retirement Navigator. It was fun for me because Kwame...
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Why Does My Elderly Loved One Sleep All Day?
As people age, they tend to sleep more lightly than when they were younger. Waking up during the night due to achy...
Breaking the News That a Loved One is Going on Hospice Care
When the paperwork was finally signed to get hospice care for my dad, I was grateful. There would now be a routine...
How to Talk to the Doctor About Your Aging 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...
How to Cope w ith an Older Adult’s Complaining and Negativity
You took your mom to the doctor, and she’s upset with you because the appointment took too long. You helped Dad with...
Pharmacists Can Explain Benefits and Risks of Your Parents’ Medications
Dear Carol: I’ve recently taken over managing my parents’ prescriptions. They each have long lists of drugs and prepare pill boxes for...
Alzheimer’s: Theft, Paranoia or Forgetfulness?
…The truth, as they see it, is still the truth in their eyes. Delusions, hallucinations, agitation, aggression and depression are all part...
The Difference between Palliative Care and Hospice Explained
Many people have heard of hospice care but they mistakenly think that it’s just a way to help cancer patients be more...
The Stages of Alzheimer’s and the Caregiver’s Role
When a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it’s only natural to worry about what comes next. While Alzheimer’s will...
Getting Medications Down Someone with Dementia Who Can’t/Won’t Take Pills
Dementia care demands incredible creativity. The ever changing needs of the person who has dementia challenges family caregivers and professionals alike. One...
