Old? Don’t Go to the Hospital Alone
We live in a time that offers both great advantages and risks to an old…
Browsing: Elder Care
Male Caregivers: Why Don’t We Hear Much About Them?
Guest Post by Samantha Stein When we talk about family caregivers and read about them…
Aging- Don’t Get Down in the Mouth- Get Dental Care!
Whenever I get my teeth cleaned, my fantastic dental hygienist, Joni and I start talking…
The One Thing You Wished You’d Known before Hiring a Caregiver
The one most important thing that you wished you’d known before hiring a caregiver? Tell…
Aging with Parkinson’s Disease: Dance to Reconnect
The video of the Stanford dance program for their patients with PD is an inspiring…
Dementia: Staying at Home with Care and Love
A Favorite Mystery Author Shares her Caregiving Experience By Leslie Eckford I have loved mystery…
Will We Be Able to Age at Home?
To be able to age at home is what the vast majority of older people…
Accessibility Equipment Promoting Independence
In our work with elders, we look for ways for people to age at home…
Sounding Board: Tell us about Your Experience Hiring Caregivers
Have you hired a caregiver through a care agency? What was it like? We’d love…
Using the Internet: Empowering Seniors to Manage Their Health
Many of us take for granted our smartphones and computers and the easy, constant access…