The Elephant in the Room: Difficult Conversations We All Should Have A workshop to empower family caregivers with the right tools for sensitive topics. Elder care expert Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, presents a guide to sensitive conversations that she says must take place to promote independence and quality of life as we age. She Read More
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Holiday Stress for Seniors
While the holidays are typically a time of great joy, they can also be a time of stress, especially for the elderly. The holidays can be a very emotional time of year, and along with all the happiness of the season can come some great sadness. Holiday stress for seniors can be particularly hard on Read More
The Elephant in the Room
The Elephant in the Room: Difficult Conversations We All Should Have A workshop to empower family caregivers with the right tools for sensitive topics. Elder care expert Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, presents a guide to sensitive conversations that she says must take place to promote independence and quality of life as we age. She Read More
Stress: A By-Product of Alzheimer’s Disease
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. We are seeing lots of information on promoting awareness, raising funds for research and getting a good diagnosis, both online and in the news. But the result of all this media coverage is an underlying stress – not just for those dealing with the illness (both patients and care providers), Read More
Why Everyone Needs an Advocate During a Hospital Stay
Having a companion by your side on the day of surgery and at bedside as much as possible following surgery has many benefits. Planning ahead and arranging for a spouse, family member, or friend to be your advocate is time well spent. No matter how accepting and matter-of-fact we are about the plan for surgery, Read More
Caring for Aging Parents from a Distance
By Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC In our society, we often move from the area where we grew up and away from our parents. This change can present more dilemmas for adult children as their parents become more dependent or resistant to assistance. Many families travel to spend holidays or vacations together, but as parents age, they Read More
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