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Combat Loneliness during a Pandemic

“Loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks affecting a significant number of people in the United States and putting them at risk for dementia and other serious medical conditions,” states the Center for Disease Control (CDC). And this is without the forced social distancing and isolation brought on by the... Read more
4 Considerations for Visiting Your Doctor in the COVID-19 Era

As the weeks have turned into months of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, a particular challenge for many seniors has involved decisions about routine medical care and office visits. For many of our elderly loved ones, chronic illness has a significant impact on one’s quality of life, and close attention and evaluation by a health... Read more
Creative Ways to Care for your Socially Distant Loved One

The words “quarantine” and “socially distant” have become a normal part of our language. Over the past few months, we have emerged from various stages of isolation with a newfound tentativeness and suspicion. Masks and hand sanitizer are now the accessories of choice as our country works to quell the pandemic. This pandemic has taken... Read more
An Agency Versus the Private Caregiver: 3 Questions to Consider

Should you choose an agency to provide care for your loved one? Or, should you hire a private caregiver? It is an overwhelming task to find the right private caregiver or home care agency. Safety, quality care, and peace of mind are the most important considerations when it comes to the care of your loved... Read more
Aging and Disease: In Awe of the Human Spirit

“After the diagnosis of a chronic, progressive, and/or terminal disease, the family system is stressed, strained, and transformed in a myriad of ways. Roles, responsibilities, and rules... Read more
4 Ways to Pay for Senior Home Care

“You hope your mother, father, or spouse can remain home, but, you wonder, is it really possible? Is home care... Read more
There’s no place like home

For Dorothy, she was as far away from home as possible. How disorienting that must have been, among witches and lions and munchkins. For those with dementia, disorientation is a daily reality, often inescapable and... Read more
Sometimes We Need to Hibernate

I have a dear friend who is currently struggling to regain a balance between solitude and engagement. She experienced some medical issues earlier in the year which initiated a cascade of changes—including... Read more
Listening is a Lifeline for the Lonely

“Everyone needs a listener in life—a lifeline that breaches loneliness and offers a compassionate... Read more