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Mothering and Daughtering
She is standing at the kitchen sink ready for church: flowered skirt, knit top, matching blouse, stockings, comfortable shoes, makeup. It must have taken her a good three hours, but she is ready to go. Read more
Piece By Piece
Alzheimer’s disease came into my life in January of 2001, and at the time, it seemed like the lesser of two evils. Read more
Soaring Through a Family Meeting
A family meeting to discuss how to best handle a loved one’s declining health has the potential to build bridges or create divisions among family members. Read more
Karen's Story - I Was both a Patient and Caregiver
I think when one becomes a 24/7 caregiver, they mentally move into that space in which only the take-charge dwell. Read more
My Mother Doesn’t Listen To Me! The New Role Of Eldercare Mediation
As a geriatric care manager, I am considered an expert in issues relating to the elderly. However, my mother often takes the advice of friends and even strangers over mine. Read more
Starting the Conversation: Approaches for Helping Your Loved Ones
Caregivers need all the help they can get. One of the most difficult barriers to helping a loved one is knowing the best approaches to addressing the issues that need to be addressed. Read more
Parkinson’s From Two Sides
It is one thing to deal with Parkinson’s from a professional standpoint but separating the professional from personal life can be challenging. Read more
Moving in With Family: Issues to Consider
Too often, the decision to move into a family member’s home is made when a crisis develops or as a last resort. Read more
Building Your Care Team
The concept of building a care team is not new, yet many families and caregivers are unaware of its importance to their respective roles. Read more
Ending the Family Feud
Joan, Steve and Ross are siblings who are dealing with the death of their mother. Her death ended up leaving their father, Matt, living at home alone. The loss of their mother and the grieving they were going through left the family emotionally raw. Read more
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Starting the Conversation
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Laundry Night
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Why Senior's Don't Eat
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Loved One Nursing Home
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7 Do’s and Don'ts Caring for Caregivers
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Traveling Memory Disorder
Affectionate senior couple in warm clothes
