Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s can be a very tough job, whether professionally or for a loved one. The holidays can be a particularly stressful time, what with family gatherings, trying to take vacations, or perhaps not getting as much respite as you’d like. Here are a few things to keep in mind to help Read More
Substance Abuse in the Elderly: How to Talk About It
Research from the Betty Ford Clinic shows that the likelihood of substance abuse (including prescription pain killers and alcohol) among older adults increases as life situations change. That is to say, not only people that have struggled with substance abuse their whole lives, but also older adults that did not previously have substance abuse issues Read More
Alcohol Abuse in the Elderly: Negative Impacts on the Body & Mind
Elderly alcohol abuse is a real issue. Many people’s attitude towards older folks with substance abuse issues is, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But that is simply not true! When helping an older adult change their drinking habits, persistence, patience and dedication are key. High amounts of alcohol are particularly harmful to Read More
Aging Parent and Only Child
In doing support groups for Adult Children of Aging Parents, I often see the only child feeling guilty about decisions or wishing they had a sibling to help with all the details of late-life family caregiving. However, when those only children do come to support groups, they see that having a sibling can be problematic Read More
Asking Thoughtful Questions and Listening
In our society, we often greet people with “Hi how are you?” to which we’re expected to reply, “I’m well, how are you?” and we can move on. But what if we are not doing well? What if we are having a bad day, is it so wrong to admit that? Being honest and confronting Read More
Common Vitamin Deficiencies in the Elderly
Whether we are caring for an elderly adult in our home or visiting them where they stay, it is important to know the signs of elderly vitamin deficiencies so we can help get our loved ones back on track. One of the most common deficiencies is water! As we wrote in an earlier article, dehydration Read More
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