To My Caregiver: What I Want to Tell You
Every day at 5 a.m., I hear you wake up across the hall, unraveling yourself from the bed covers. You walk quietly to the kitchen as not to disturb me... Keep Reading
Hospice Care Is Health Care
When someone mentions the word “hospice,” people often cringe or change the subject, fearing that hospice care somehow means giving up on life. Ot... Keep Reading
The Holidays and a Loved One With Dementia
When someone in the family has dementia, two important facts need to be respected, particularly around the winter holidays: We want to spend the time ... Keep Reading
Providing Care for Military Caregivers
In the U.S., millions of injured, ill and disabled veterans depend on friends and family for care. In fact, according to the RAND Corporation, there a... Keep Reading
Minimizing Frightening Hallucinations and Delusions for People With Dementia
People with dementia frequently make mistakes in judgment and understanding. They begin to have communication problems as use of language becomes more... Keep Reading
12 Tips on What to Do Before, During and After Doctor Appointments
There are momentous occasions in a person’s life: getting a driver’s license, having a child, graduating school, or, often overlooked, becoming th... Keep Reading
Hiring an In-Home Caregiver – What Options Are Available?
Most seniors want to age in place. According to AARP, 90 percent of those 65 and over want to stay in their home for as long as possible and 80 percen... Keep Reading
Understanding Brain Function with Dementia Care
People with dementia have many abilities and functions preserved for a long time – even through the end of life. When we take time to understand wha... Keep Reading
Need Help Coordinating Health Care? Turn to a Case Manager
Case managers play a critical role in the health care system, but many do not know they exist. Case managers help individuals and their families under... Keep Reading
Making the Grade: The Link Between Elementary School Performance and Dementia
The new school year is well underway and the first report cards will be out soon. Most children started off to elementary school with new backpacks, s... Keep Reading
Physical Function, Food and Falls
You’ve likely heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” Research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital takes that concept further by supporting th... Keep Reading
Managing Fall Risk – In-Home Safety Checks and Assessments
It’s a common belief falls are just a part of aging – that it’s inevitable seniors will fall. That’s not necessarily true because most falls a... Keep Reading
Reducing Hospital Readmissions: How Home Care Can Help Improve Outcomes
Did you know nearly one in five Medicare beneficiaries – approximately 2.6 million seniors – who are discharged from the hospital are readmitted w... Keep Reading
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