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September 11, 2024 — As families and caregivers, we sometimes find ourselves supporting our loved ones through one of life’s most profound transitions – its end. This is often both physically and emotionally taxing, and is a time when we need support, compassion, and respite. Everyone’s end-of-life experience is unique, and no one should face this journey alone. Indeed,... Read More
August 27, 2024 — One of the most common and frustrating issues family members of older loved ones face is their resistance to accepting care in the home. It is the epic battle between safety and autonomy, and every day, it plays out across America in different communities in different ways. It is often an agonizing time – one... Read More
August 26, 2024 — If the person you care for has generally good balance and needs just minimal support for getting around, a rollator (walker with wheels and brakes) might be preferable to a standard walker. Rollators enable a more normal, fluid stride. The features to consider start with size, weight, and foldability. If the rollator will be used... Read More
August 19, 2024 — The ability to handle one’s own financial affairs is critical to adult independence. Low vision challenges this freedom. Fortunately, most banks are prepared to assist clients, whether banking online or in person. Online, your loved one can adjust the bank’s website for large print. Plus, many banks provide instructions on how to use a screen... Read More
August 12, 2024 — Has your loved one ever flatly rejected your perfectly sensible solution to their problem? Though your idea may seem like the obvious route to take, it’s not so simple when you’re caring for an older adult. Your relative has had a lifetime of making decisions on their own. They usually want to continue doing so. ... Read More
August 5, 2024 — Don’t you just somehow feel better when you laugh? It turns out, that’s not just fantasy. Laughter has physical and emotional health benefits. Studies show that laughter can support the heart. If we’re laughing, we’re not stressing. The stress hormones make chronic inflammation worse and threaten the heart. Laughter stimulates your heart and lungs in... Read More
July 29, 2024 — When your loved one is hospitalized, getting word of discharge “soon” can be heartening: Yay! Improvement! And it also can be distressing. Many aspects of care may drop into your hands. Mobility, incontinence, wound care, oxygen…. And you may not have the needed help lined up. Good news: There are options. Tell the doctor and... Read More
July 22, 2024 — Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system doesn’t shut down properly. Instead, it attacks the body. This can last for months, even years. It’s like a persistent internal war. It puts the body under tremendous stress. There is growing evidence that chronic inflammation is involved with a number of problems common in aging. These include... Read More
July 15, 2024 — When we are sad, often the best medicine is to talk with someone. If you are the person listening, you may find it challenging to witness your loved one’s sadness as they struggle with the losses inherent to illness and aging. It’s natural to want to “fix” their emotional pain and make it go away.... Read More
July 8, 2024 — Is mom considering an herb-based remedy? If so, she joins 24% of American adults who report using herbal medicines, supplements, or teas. Fifteen percent turn to chiropractors, while 9% use acupuncture and 6% use homeopathy. You probably have heard individual success stories. But the risks and benefits of many alternative treatments have not been scientifically... Read More
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