Helping a Child with Autism Thrive
As a parent with an autistic child, there is a lot you can do to help them overcome their challenges. However, you need to be emotionally and physically strong …
The Dementia Difference
“What Is Dementia Anyway?” After addressing a wonderful audience at a Community Based Presentation recently, a woman asked me: “What exactly is …
How to Protect Yourself from an Abusive Senior Patient
I talked to a 68-year-old lady a few weeks ago. She was a full-time in-home caregiver for an 89-year-old who happened to be her mother-in-law, the mother of …
Home vs Facility Placement for Elders
There’s Really Only ONE Reason to Relocate Someone Many of us have or are wrestling with the care of our health compromised aging parents, physical and/or …
Public Restrooms The Good. The Bad. And the Phew!
I’m not a germophobe, but I don’t want to get sick either. Handwashing is one of the best ways to help prevent the spread of disease. However poorly …
Ice Cream Overload
Trying to Appease Someone with Dementia We say the words “someone with dementia has memory problems” but what impact does that have on how situations are …
Under One Roof: Working and Caregiving from Home
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Should Someone with Dementia Make Important Decisions?
Remember They Don’t Remember People living with dementia can and should make choices throughout their journey. Those in the later and more severe stages of …
Under One Roof: Working and Caregiving from Home
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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 …