“85 year old active senior dies in a house fire on December 28, 2010 in Walnut Creek, CA.” This is news none of us likes to hear. Many of us love to get into a warm bed and since many seniors run cold, having an electric blanket is something many enjoy. However, it can be Read More
Parkinson’s Disease & Caregiving
Many individuals with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease do very well without much assistance and live full lives until the disease progresses. Others need help early after diagnosis and as the disease progresses they need 24/7 care, mostly given by family caregivers. There are other conditions that can look like Parkinson’s but are not – Read More
Caregiving Advice for Adult Children
I just came across a great article by Jonathan Rauch, published in the April issue of The Atlantic Magazine. Mr. Rauch talks about his process of deciding when to move his very independent father closer to his home in Washington DC from Phoenix and his experience with doing so. In his anecdote, he reveals many Read More
