“You can make it, but it’s easier if you don’t have to do it alone.” – Betty Ford We all know that no single person…
Top Excuses Alzheimer’s Caregivers Often Make
May 13, 2022
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Common Caregiver Issues and How to Be a Better Advocate
May 3, 2022
Trusting someone you love into the care of someone else is not easy, especially for a senior member of the family. Whether at home or…
The Importance of Making Friends as a Senior
March 16, 2022
If you have ever watched young children at the park, you know how quickly friendships are formed. A small group can be playing a game,…
Understanding Chemo Brain and Its Effects
March 9, 2022
Confusion. Short-term memory problems. Inability to focus. Could it be Alzheimer’s? Possibly; but if you’re a cancer survivor, there is another common culprit that may…
The Dual Purposes of Family Caregiver Journaling
March 7, 2022
A lot of us are jotting down notes all of the time: grocery lists, appointments, meetings, to-do reminders, events…the list goes on and on. If…
When to Seek Guardianship for Aging Parents
March 2, 2022
In a perfect world, our family relationships would all be positive and helpful. We would manage transitional times smoothly, cooperatively, and without any disagreement. As…
Yes, You Can Be a Better Care Advocate for Your Aging Parent
February 28, 2022
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss, The Lorax Serving as…
Living Alone with Dementia: Is It Possible to do Safely at Home?
February 22, 2022
There has long been a belief that when someone received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive dementia, the only real option…
The Key to a Joyful Life for Older Adults
February 15, 2022
It has taken nearly 80 years and a variety of scientific studies to discover how to achieve a more joyful life for older adults: and…
Speaking of Vaccines…How About a Vaccine for Alzheimer’s? It’s in the Works!
February 9, 2022
If 2021 will be recalled as the year for COVID-19 vaccines, perhaps 2022 will make its mark with a different version of life-changing vaccine: a…