How to Live Longer Director, writer, and actor, Rob Reiner is the narrator in the new documentary “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast,” which aired on HBO throughout June of this year. The film, which includes a bevy of the famous and not-so-famous in their 90’s and beyond, aims to explore why some Read More
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Male Caregivers – Overcaring Heroes?
Caregiving has been a role mainly taken on by women in the family. Times are changing as we live longer and male partners in long-term relationships have moved into that role naturally, but with a price. There is an old joke about men not wanting to stop and ask for directions – but there is 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
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
The Elephant in the Room
The Elephant in the Room: Difficult Conversations We All Should Have Presented by: Katie O’Donnell, MSW, CMC A workshop to empower family caregivers with the right tools for sensitive topics. A guide to sensitive conversations that must take place to promote independence and quality of life as we age. Katie will discuss how to have Read More
When Romance Blooms in Assisted Living
People are often uncomfortable when their elderly loved ones start dating, but why? We all deserve love and yearn for companionship. So when elderly romance blossoms in an assisted living home, it may seem strange at first, but when we take the time to think about it, it’s natural, healthy, and really, we should be Read More
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