by Linda Fodrini‐Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Founder & Chairman, Eldercare Services as published on Contra Costa Lawyer, the official website of the Contra Costa County Bar Association May 1, 2017 Planning for actual death seems to be almost unthinkable, and the majority of us avoid this subject altogether, and in some cultures, it is not Read More
How to Find the Right Caregiver
Bringing help into the home for yourself, a spouse or your parent is a challenge on several levels. Once you have determined there is a need for help, or you have been told by a healthcare provider it is time to bring in help, now you don’t know where to begin. There is a natural reluctance and Read More
Family Holidays & Changes in Your Parent
Did you travel to see a parent during Passover or Easter week only to find changes in your parent since the last visit? You are not alone – thousands of families are often surprised when they see major changes in a parent yet heard nothing about illness, falls or forgetting in their many telephone chats. Read More
Is My Memory Loss Alzheimer’s?
I often hear, “Is my memory loss Alzheimer’s”? No, maybe, yes…is the easy answer. What the researchers do know is the process of Alzheimer’s dementia starts way before significant symptoms affect the quality of daily living. Sometimes it isn’t memory that is the first sign recognized by family or individual. It could be confusion or Read More
Good Sleep Health: 3 Things You Can Do for a Good Night’s Sleep
Everybody sleeps. Some more than others, some less than others, but we’re all doing it every single day. So, it’s no secret that good sleep health is an important aspect for health and well-being. As humans age, both quality and quantity of sleep becomes more difficult for a number of reasons. That’s why it’s vital Read More
Are you Prepared to be a Family Caregiver? Families Provide 80% of all Care!
We prepare for earthquakes, end of life events, natural or man-made disasters but seldom do we prepare for a role the majority of us will play soon or in the future, a family caregiver. Somehow, we think it won’t fall on us, or we believe all the family members that needed care are now gone. Read More
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