Abuse in Nursing Homes: Will the “Silence Breakers” Reach the Elderly Population in 2018?
2017 was a remarkable year in numerous ways. So many things happened this past year that will forever alter our lives, some good, some bad. In the area of …
This Christmas, Celebrate a “Less Valuable” Senior Loved One
American culture is not just capital-ist, it is capital-centric. Our highest regard is given to people who are millionaires and billionaires, or who are in …
Giving Thanks for Our Honored Elders
What is the single most important thing you can do to live a long, healthy life? You might think it has something to do with exercise, or eating right, or …
Under One Roof: Working and Caregiving from Home
Working from home was a pipe dream a decade ago; something that many corporate types daydreamed of as they tried to decide whether they wanted to learn Tumblr …
Technology to Make Caregiving for your Honored Elder Easier
One of the most significant burdens that most of us will take on in our lifetimes is caregiving; particularly when we are around the age of retirement …
Do Not Put Political Stress on Your Honored Elders
As we wind down from our Independence Day celebrations this year, let us take a moment to think about the people who are part of the so-called “Silent …
The Most Powerful Force in Home Care: Learning Empathy
When it comes to deciding caring for an aging loved one at home or putting them in a nursing home or assisted living facility, it is easy to miss a couple of …
Nutrition in Elder Care: Are Our Honored Elders Eating Well Enough?
It is not at all unusual to hear caretakers for the elderly mention that their patients are not eating enough, or are making very poor food choices. …
How to Care for Someone Who Does Not Want to Be Cared For
Health care is full of counterintuitive and often perplexing obstacles, and this is especially true when caring for an honored elder. Here is an example: what …
Elder-Care Mediators: When It’s Harder to Talk the Talk
We have all heard the phrase, “Don’t talk the talk if you can’t walk the walk.” But what happens when talking the talk is so hard that …