I just attended an outstanding conference on Dementia presented by Teepa Snow. Teepa is a recognized expert on developing a positive approach to brain change. The daylong conference was comprehensive covering most aspects associated with dementia. Teepa provides these...
I personally experienced the same issues faced by many sons and daughters with aging parents. This is my home care story. As my father was approaching 80, it was clear that he was beginning to lose mental and mobile ability. He was strong willed and initially my...
Using caregivers to monitor your loved one’s changing condition can have a huge, positive impact. Not only does it greatly benefit quality of life, it may significantly reduce medical costs. In the August 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics...
We all want the peace of mind of knowing our elderly parents are receiving all the assistance they need. We would like to do it all ourselves, but sometimes there are not enough hours in the day. As a result we seek help, first from family and friends, then...
