Last week, I captured this photo of a client during a visit with her in long-term care. She absolutely loves her in ...
When I was in my 30s, my grandmother died. Her last five years were punctuated by the effects of dementia, includin ...
“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” ~Havelock Ellis What does life look f ...
Results of a new study on the brain confirm what many of us perhaps instinctively know: being lonely isn’ ...
“Sure, Mom, I’ll help.” As soon as the words left her mouth, Mary thought, “I do not have the time or energy for th ...
Anita is caring for her 65-year-old mother, who is living in Assisted Living and has been diagnosed with early onse ...
Many caregivers come face to face with the challenges of distance caregiving as they try to support their loved one ...
You have a past-due deadline at work and your mother keeps calling because she is confused about what day it is and ...
Becoming a caregiver can creep up on you. Maybe it starts with dropping by your mom’s house to do her laundry or ta ...
Today I found myself in a quiet office, without staff, catching up on the various things that still need to be done ...
Many services are available in the community. Our health care and social systems have services that are provided bo ...
Betty, 80, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease five years ago. She is on the highest dosage of a “memory pill” a ...
We received a call from a spouse caring for her husband, who is living with a brain injury. She struggles with bala ...
While holidays bring opportunities for joy, cherished customs and new experiences, they can also bring feelings of ...
The rising cost of food, especially for fresh fruits and vegetables, is making it increasingly difficult for many C ...
