Q. My mother has Parkinson’s, and it is progressively getting more difficult for her to do things on her own. She has fallen several times and is having trouble swallowing. We have an aide who comes to help her, but this level of … [Read more...]
The Best Holiday Gifts for Nursing Home Residents
December 15, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dear Hayek, This year is my mother-in-law's first Christmas in a nursing home. What are some thoughtful gift ideas to brighten her holidays, and what are some things we should keep in mind when shopping for her? Thanks so much … [Read more...]
Mental Health of Caregivers Is Subject of Powerful Documentary
December 12, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Richard Lui, a journalist and news anchor for MSNBC and NBC News, sat down with Chip Carter recently to talk about his relationship with his late mother, former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Chip talked about his parents and their … [Read more...]
How to Talk to a Child or Grandchild about a Loved One’s Dementia
December 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Q. My father, who has Alzheimer’s, is coming to stay with us for the holidays this year. My children, who are 7, 10, and 13, saw him last year, but his symptoms have gotten a lot more severe since then. We didn’t say anything then … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Does Caring for a Pet Lower Your Dementia Risk?
December 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Dear Angel, Happy National Cat Month! I am forever thankful for my cats and feel like every month should celebrate our feline friends. I read an article that said that adults who care for dogs are significantly less likely to … [Read more...]
Sandra Day O’Connor Was a “Legal Pioneer for Bringing Awareness to Alzheimer’s”
December 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Sandra Day O’Connor, who was appointed as the nation's first female Supreme Court justice in 1981, died in Phoenix, Arizona last Friday at the age of 93. She died from a respiratory illness, with complications from Alzheimer’s, … [Read more...]
Does My Spouse Have a Right to a Share of My Home?
December 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
Q1. I am giving serious thought to my estate planning and to who I want to leave most of my assets to when I am no longer around. I am seriously considering leaving the bulk to my two children and not my spouse. I live in … [Read more...]
