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Seniors & Disaster Preparedness: Making an Emergency Kit and Disaster Plan
May
3
2013
Senior citizens, especially those with medical issues and limited mobility, can be vulnerable in the event of a disaster. But even if you have physical limitations, you can still protect yourself by having a personal disaster plan in place. Below, I’ve outlined some steps to Continue Reading
The Story of A Senior’s Choice: Don’t Wait for a Crisis to Happen
Apr
3
2013
Most of us don’t really think about or like to think about aging, deteriorating, or becoming dependent, so much so that we often forget to consider what happens if a family member becomes dependent on us. Am I right? Most of us are so busy Continue Reading
When Someone You Love is Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
Feb
13
2013
Should you be the primary caregiver for your loved one with Alzheimer’s? Hopefully by now some of your tears have dried and you’ve done some research. You’ve read that AD is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder and there is no cure. It doesn’t help to Continue Reading
Our Elders, Our Actions: Timing is Everything
Jan
13
2013
So many times, my clients are faced with a very difficult decision: when is the right time to transition a loved one suffering from some form of dementia from their home into a care facility? Sometimes they are so overwhelmed, paralyzed in fear or guilt Continue Reading
The Elder Care Conversation: What Part of the Equation Are You?
Sep
3
2012
Do you know someone or are you someone who is worried about your aging loved ones? Or is that aging loved one you? It is one thing to be thrown into crisis mode and forced to make quick decisions on unstudied facts because of sudden Continue Reading
November: Alzheimer’s Awareness & Giving Thanks to Caregivers Month
Nov
3
2011
Did you know, November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month? I often wonder if it is a coincidence that this dreaded disease which affects one in two Americans over the age of 85 is highlighted during the same month as our national holiday Thanksgiving. Alzheimer’s disease is Continue Reading
Knowing When Your Loved One Needs Assisted Living
Oct
3
2011
The topic of assisted living can be a very touchy one and should be handled with great care. Sometimes it can be hard to know when it’s time to seek an assisted living facility. Here are some signs that could mean your loved one may Continue Reading