As a Geriatric Care Manager, I am constantly impressed with the many things family caregivers do to help themselves help someone else. One thing that really tops the list in terms of bang for your buck in my opinion is attending a support group. Please keep reading! Support groups are usually free and family caregivers Read More
How Do I Get My 88 Year Old Dad to Move?
Watch the video blog! Dad’s vision is failing, we notice he has lost weight since Mom died last year and he just doesn’t have much interest in maintaining the family home. He doesn’t want to move because we all grew up in that house. The neighborhood has changed and all his old friends have died Read More
I Need to Know My Mother’s Getting Good Care!
A statement that I hear whenever I speak and a concern for families at a distance is, “I need to know she is getting good care”. For example, if you breeze into town ,set up a plan of care and put resources into place for your aging family member, then once you leave they cancel Read More
Smoking in Your 50s, 60s Increases Risk of Dementia by Shirley S. Wang
I read an interesting article in the Wall Street Journal today by Shirley S. Wang titled Heavy Smoking in Your 50s, 60s Increases Risk of Dementia. The direct connection between smoking and dementia is compelling. I hope you enjoy the information as much as I did. Need another reason not to smoke? Heavy smoking in middle age Read More
Living Alone at 90 and Having Life my Way!
A client of ours, who is a little past the age of 90, called recently thanking us for being there and allowing him to have life his way. He made a comment that went something like, “I know that no matter what happens to me, you will be there with answers, care or advocacy. My Read More
Attitude of Gratitude
Do you wake up every morning appreciative of another day or do you roll out of bed with, “Oh, another day of the same old thing”? Our attitude sets the stage for how each day plays out. Attitude can affect our health, our marriage, our career and the very essence of our lives. Most of Read More
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