Aging, Caregiving
Yes, it can be disorienting and confusing caring with a loved one who has dementia, whether it is Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. The first thing that changes for caregivers, whether they are the spouse, daughter, son, or friend, is the relationship dynamic....
Aging, Caregiving
Family relationships have always been important to me. So, I was over the moon when I developed closer relationships with three people; my beloved Uncles and mother. It was, as it turned out, close to the end of all their lives that I would get to know them in deeper...
Aging, Caregiving
As people age, their emotional and social needs change along with their physical needs. Healthcare focuses on safety and managing the elderly’s healthcare, often missing the senior’s changing emotional and social needs. When seniors are moved out of their homes, they...
Aging, Caregiving
After losing four family members in the last few years, I began to realize an enormous need in our communities. To help my family, I had the advantage of holding a medical degree, and had worked as Director of Nurses in Assisted Living and a Home Health R.N., I was...
