Across the board, people aren’t often open or transparent when discussing mental health and behavioral challenges and the strain it can cause on relationships. This can be compacted when it’s an elderly parent who is struggling and the adult child who is...
There are a number of skills that make an excellent caregiver. Being observant is at the top of that list. Being able to know what is happening with your patient, even when you aren’t with them, and also being able to communicate any concerns to the family is...
While we all wish that our loved ones could live independently forever, we also know that this is just not how life always works. Determining what kind of extra care is needed is often the first step toward finding the right help. Sometimes it can be difficult to know...
When looking at diseases and conditions, we most often worry about how to support the person who has the condition. But those around them, their families, friends and immediate support system need care too. When it comes to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, it can often...
Diabetes management can be tricky. It seems like it should be easier, but one of the things we can do is to control our diet and yet many of us aren’t interested or disciplined enough to make those changes. But is it discipline or is it just not knowing how? 3...
While it’s not uncommon for younger people to have room mates, or to be in a co-living arrangement, but when you think about seniors and co-living, what do you think of? Many of us immediately think of The Golden Girls and the antics the ladies got up to. But is...
