We worry our memories may be failing, especially when we misplace the keys or forget someone’s name. Our memories are not kept in a box for easy retrieval but are, as we learn more about the brain every day, stored in many parts of our brains and work together when needed. The brain actually breaks … Read more
Warm, even balmy, weather with a few days of chill thrown in reminds us winter weather will soon be on its way. The calendar is telling us winter is here, too. Many people are hoping it arrives soon so they can enjoy the snow, ice skating, sledding and other winter sports and events that mark the … Read more
Emergency preparedness is something family caregivers consider throughout the year. How well our senior loved ones recover from an emergency reflects their preparation. We think about getting emergency supplies in the house during storm season, as well as equipping the house with warning systems such as carbon monoxide and fire detectors. Preparedness also includes knowing the … Read more
Most family caregivers have taken their senior loved ones to the emergency room, hospital or routine preventive procedures. We wait at the bedside when they are hospitalized for one reason or another. We also know the names of the staff at the doctor’s office and in the ER due to the frequency of our visits. Even when … Read more
Robots are coming to family caregiving! We believe that there will be a future in which robots will actually perform some tasks that family caregivers currently perform. No one anticipates – or wants to see – robots making personal caregiving obsolete; instead they will enhance the role of caregivers by allowing them to better prioritize their time. Using a robot … Read more
Now is the time to review your senior’s financial plan for what is yet to come in terms of health and aging needs. With increasing longevity, their financial plan may need adjustment to meet future needs. Seniors, no matter their ability or wellness, are likely to need some form of care as they age, which will cost them … Read more
We all experience times when we feel alone and are physically alone. We might welcome some time on our own to get tasks done, sit quietly with a hot beverage or meditate in our thoughts. Family caregivers could use a little alone time. Our seniors need it too, but on their own terms, not dictated by their … Read more
Family caregivers are increasing in numbers across the country, providing essential services to older adults they love. The need for them is increasing as well. Are you a family caregiver too? You probably are if you provide care or service to a loved one who is aging or has a disability without receiving payment. Well, no payment … Read more
As families make plans to visit relatives for holiday festivities, understanding strategies about how to make the most out of visits with our senior loved ones who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia is an important part of the planning. Often we need a few strategies to make the most of … Read more
