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Medication Madness – How Do You Really Feel?
May
21
2015
Polypharmacy is a term used when someone is taking four or more prescription drugs. Did you know over 40 percent of seniors who still live at home are subjects of Polypharmacy? My clients range from ages 55 through 100. I very rarely meet someone who Continue Reading
Seniors Choices: What are they and who makes them
Mar
25
2015
Recently, I was given a book by a friend who wrote in it “this book made me think of you and the valuable work you do.” I got started on it almost immediately to see what lay in the pages that made him feel this Continue Reading
The Size of the Problem: Elder Abuse
Mar
25
2015
The cold winter months are tough to handle, like battling with the thermostats, shoveling, relying on others for necessities. For many of folks these long, cold, dark days are a real battle for depression and other disorders which tend to keep us isolated and indoors. Continue Reading
Eldercare Transitions: Starting the Conversation
Dec
3
2014
When I meet with families, it is typically the children of the senior loved ones who are requesting to consult with me. Why? There are several reasons the children contact me and not the seniors themselves. One reason may be that their parent or parents Continue Reading
New Friends on the Beach: Keeping Your Independence
Jul
28
2014
I was visiting friends in Rhode Island a couple weeks ago who were participating in a free diving, spearfishing tournament off of Gooseberry Beach. It was a beautiful Sunday morning: sun bright, water calm. I watched them gear up in their wet suits and prepare Continue Reading
Where Many Families Journey: Denial River
May
28
2014
The definition of the psychological term “denial,” as stated by Merriam-Webster, is “a condition in which someone will not admit that something sad, painful, etc., is true or real; a psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided Continue Reading
Spring Break Into Action!
Mar
13
2014
As this new season of spring unfolds, for many of us it is time to rethink and reshape what have become complacent lifestyles and standards for ourselves and for our aging loved ones. Have you ever heard the little voice in the back of your head saying, “You better do something; Continue Reading
What is Long-term Care, What are the Costs, and Who Needs It?
Jan
13
2014
So many people are in the dark or just plain confused when it comes to the subject of long-term care and long-term care insurance. Like many complex issues, this too can be a very confusing subject to explain. So, I went to the experts and Continue Reading
Transitioning: Preparing for What’s to Come, Part II, Transitioning Into Caregiving
Jan
13
2014
The following is the second in a two-part series on how to prepare for caring for your aging loved ones. Read Part I. Here’s some advice for those who are beginning their caregiving journey: Take a deep breath. This may be the most important advice Continue Reading
Making a List, Checking it Twice
Dec
20
2013
As the holiday rush approaches, we’re making lists, checking them twice, making plans you hope to keep. For those of you who have loved ones either living alone, in a senior living community or perhaps with you, I know your holiday schedules are even more Continue Reading