Elder Care Blog
Preparing Seniors for a Natural Disaster
The news is full of stories of the ravages of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. I read in yesterday’s paper that 150 assisted living and skilled facilities in Florida were forced…
Preventing Falls in Older Adults
Just yesterday, I watched my 2-year-old grandson toddling joyfully through the house. He ran from one toy to another, falling down at times and popping right back up without a…
Is Your Primary Care Physician Your Head Coach?
I’m a sports fan and especially love to read about head coaches. There’s a lot more than one would think that goes into being a great head coach. So, what…
Healthy Habits for your Brain
In mid-July, 2017, the Alzheimer’s Association hosted a week-long international conference in London, England. This event was the largest gathering of researchers from around the world focusing on progressive brain…
Planning for Care: Beyond Legal and Financial Responsibilities
When planning for retirement, most people know that legal and financial issues are of utmost importance. Powers of attorney, trusts and wills are in the forefront of planning for aging…
What is hospice and how can it help?
Hospice services can provide many benefits to patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones. We have found that hospice care can be an invaluable resource to support patients’ comfort…
Private Caregiver versus Agency
I am trying to provide care for my parents at home and I am considering hiring a caregiver privately verses using an agency? What do you recommend and why? This…