By Melanie Mosshart We all look forward to the new year with hopeful anticipation. We’ve endured the holidays and now we tend to settle back into our regular routine: kids off to school, back to work, clean the house and get ready for the new year to come. Sometimes, however, if we’ve had occasion to […]
Challenging Couples
By Kathy Kappler, RN As a senior advisor we often work with couples. Awhile back, I was referred to a lovely couple and visited them at their home. It became clear that the wife needed assistance and the husband was at risk for injuring himself as he assisted her with care. The wife was basically […]
Tips for a Comfortable Move to Assisted Living
By Erin Kershaw The thought of leaving a home that you have lived in for years can be overwhelming and even paralyzing. If it is possible, the dialogue should start as soon as you recognize signs that Mom or Dad is “slowing down” or that “something is not quite right.” Reassuring your parent(s) that it […]
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It’s Not That Bad
By Lois Jasmer As I scrolled thru my Facebook feed tonight I came across one that really caught my attention. No not some political post or some fake post about one of my favorite celebrities that had passed away. The post was about a Missing 85 year old man in Lynnwood, Washington. My heart sank […]
The Senior Loneliness Epidemic: Lonely Holidays
By Silvanus Tivis Addressing the Senior Loneliness Epidemic: The Importance of Planning for Support At a recent networking event, I heard many people sharing holiday plans, looking forward to time with children, grandchildren, and loved ones. But one story stood out—a man who introduced himself by saying, “I am an adult orphan.” This simple statement […]
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Fall Risk Precautions to take in the Winter Months
By: Robyn Weiss, PT, CSA Everyone knows to give themselves plenty of extra time when traveling during bad weather months. I have just a few safety reminders that often get missed. I hope they help keep you active and alert and on your feet! Happy Holidays. Hazards One of the biggest slip hazards during these […]
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It’s the Holidays and Grandma has Dementia
By Terri Wilson Creating Joyful, Safe Holiday Traditions with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s The holidays are a time for cherished traditions, but when a beloved family member like Grandma develops Alzheimer’s or dementia, those traditions may need to shift. Not long ago, Grandma might have been the heart of holiday preparations—cooking meals, decorating the […]
It’s A Wonderful Life
By Marni McDuff Imagine settling into a new community, building a house with your own hands, and turning that house into a home for your four young children. After your children grow up, they lovingly return year after year. Eventually, your grand kids joyfully visit as well, and friends come week after week for countless dinner […]
Elder Care Advocacy: Finding an Adult Family Home
By Erin Kershaw Guided Support: Finding the Right Adult Family Home for Dad Recently, I had the pleasure of assisting a family as they began the process of finding an Adult Family Home (AFH) for their father. Like many families, they were overwhelmed and unsure where to start or what questions they should ask. In […]
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Advice for the New Caregiver
When I was 20 years old, my grandmother was diagnosed with a slow progressing form of dementia. She didn’t need care immediately, so we had time to research options. We read books and countless articles, we swapped knowledge over dinner, and frequently talked to our grandparents about how everything would work out given our lifestyles. […]
