Mental Health

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Embarrassment Over Incontinence Can Be Overcome with Support

Dear Carol: I’m a 65-year-old man who had prostate surgery for cancer that left me incontinent. While I’m certainly grateful that the...

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Guilty Feelings Plague Caregiver after Harsh Response to Her Mother with Dementia

Dear Carol: My mother with dementia has developed a fixation on the silver she sold years ago, and she repeatedly accuses me of...

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People Living with Dementia May Fight Bathing: Compassion, Education Can Help

Many older adults may not bathe as often as younger people think they should, but what about people living with dementia? Here...

‘Virtual Dementia Tour’ Increases Caregivers’ Empathy – Part 2

Part one of Sensitivity Training for Caregivers tells about the first segment of my training experience at a local nursing home. Reading Part...

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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...

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The Stigma of Incontinence Can Keep Older Adults Secluded, Adding to Potential for Decline

Dear Carol: I’m worried about my husband. We’re both in our 70s and in relatively good health but he’s had surgery for...

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Happy Independence Day from Minding Our Elders!

Happy Independence Day! Many of you will be planning picnics, grilling out, or celebrating with your families in other ways. Enjoy! Some...

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On July 4th and Beyond, Honor Your Elders’ Need for Independence

Although we may not think about it in these terms very often, a person’s dignity and identity are often tied to their...

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Low-Income Assisted Living Options Highlighted by A Place for Mom

As an expert panelist for A Place for Mom, I’ve been interviewed for articles and have reviewed many others. Over time, you’ll...

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Planning a July 4th Picnic for Someone in Senior Care? Some tips:

While most senior living communities offer an array of programs and events, activities directors often work with limited budgets and are challenged...

Mental Health

Embarrassment Over Incontinence Can Be Overcome with Support

Guilty Feelings Plague Caregiver after Harsh Response to Her Mother with Dementia

People Living with Dementia May Fight Bathing: Compassion, Education Can Help

‘Virtual Dementia Tour’ Increases Caregivers’ Empathy – Part 2

An Older Adult Skips Bathing? Maybe there’s a Reason

The Stigma of Incontinence Can Keep Older Adults Secluded, Adding to Potential for Decline

Happy Independence Day from Minding Our Elders!

On July 4th and Beyond, Honor Your Elders’ Need for Independence

Low-Income Assisted Living Options Highlighted by A Place for Mom

Planning a July 4th Picnic for Someone in Senior Care? Some tips:

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Egosan Incontinence: Discover the Difference

Memoryboard: Designed by caregivers to help families stay connected

Seneca Sense Home: Incontinence Care Made Easy

Free Caregiver Training provided by Geriatrician Leslie Kernisan, MD

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