Most of us would say love, duty or obligation is what empowers family caregivers to provide care. All true, but more than what is most evident truly empowers and fuels us who are family caregivers . Knowledge of community services and benefits allows us to share the care – and then there is the acceptance of Read More
When the Assisted-Living Bill Balloons by Patrick Egan of The New York Times
I was quoted in the below article posted on December 7, 2010 in the New York Times in the New Old Age portion of the Health section. It is important information to have when deciding what is best for your aging loved one… This fall, my father sat down for a semi-annual assessment with staff Read More
Mom Needs Assisted Living?
Watch the video blog here! Often an adult child will call and tell us that a parent needs to move to Assisted Living and they want some help on the choice. The first question from me is, “Is mom in agreement with this need?” The second question is always, “What have you done to try Read More
Medication Errors – Helpful Hints
As a Geriatric Care Manager, I have heard many stories regarding medication errors. Early on in my career I was amazed to learn how many errors happen in medical facilities where everyone is well trained in dispensing medications. Practically speaking, however, it is not hard to imagine how medication errors can occur. Bottles can be Read More
“In-Law” Adult Children of Aging Parents More Effective in Interventions
Adult children of aging parents are often disregarded when they make successions about services, care choices or other support systems. This seems to be because the parent still sees that daughter, who might even be a physician, as a 12 year old. So, when the daughter’s husband makes a suggestion, they listen. When the in-law Read More
Help My Spouse is Losing His Memory!
Many of us have trouble with our spouse remembering what we just said let alone what we did yesterday! When this becomes problematic and starts to affect your relationship and your day-to-day life, it needs to be addressed differently. It could be a more serious illness and will need a comprehensive workup to find a Read More
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