How Families in Texas Actually Pay for Senior Care: A Plain-Language Breakdown
“How much is this going to cost, and where is that money supposed to come from?” That’s the question underneath […]
Dementia and Memory Care
Your Parent Isn’t Being Stubborn. Their Brain May Be Working Against Them.
“I swear they’re just doing this to drive me crazy.” If I had a dollar for every time an adult
Why Getting Help for an Aging Parent Isn’t Failing Them
One of my earliest memories is sitting in the activity room of a nursing home. I was three years old.
Keeping the Mind Active: One of the Most Powerful Things You Can Do for Brain Health
Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the nursing home where my family worked in Coney Island. It
Detective Caregiving: Finding the Meaning Behind Dementia Requests
Communicating with a loved one who has dementia can sometimes feel like navigating unfamiliar terrain. One moment, everything seems calm,
Finding Comfort in the Shower: Tips for Bathing Loved Ones with Dementia
Your once meticulously groomed mom, who never missed her daily shower, is now adamantly refusing to bathe. It’s baffling, heartbreaking,
Understanding Sundowning in Dementia Patients
Let’s talk about sundowning. No, it’s not a new yoga pose but it is something that everyone with a loved
The Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors: Including Those With Dementia
When families would walk into the building one of the first things that greeted them were the golden oldies playing
Dealing With a Difficult Parent With Dementia
Over the years, I’ve spent countless hours in the lamp-lit living rooms of seniors, each with their own stories and
Invaluable Senior Care Social Media Community Educators
I’ve recently become a community educator for the local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Having been around seniors since my