Maureen’s husband is retiring within the next few years, and her family is now planning in advance for long-term care, in case the need should arise in the future. Recently, in doing some research on long-term care insurance, … [Read more...]
An Alternative Way to Alleviate Chronic Pain
November 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Q. My mother, Grace, suffers from chronic back pain and arthritis. Sometimes, she is so stiff that she cannot move without wincing in pain, and has to stay in bed all day. She has tried everything, including visiting doctors and … [Read more...]
A Must-Have Document for Family Caregivers
November 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Kayla’s father, Bob, is in the early stages of dementia. She has hired paid caregivers who have come and gone because Bob has tendencies towards anger and violent outbursts. Kayla has decided that the time has come to quit her job … [Read more...]
Brain Training to Keep Seniors on the Road Longer
November 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Q. When I was growing up, my father used to always be the one to drive our family everywhere. We would never fly, because it was “too expensive,” and I think it was also because dad loved driving. To this day, he and my mother … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Driver Cessation and the Advance Driving Directive
November 11, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dear Angel,My mother has had Parkinson’s for 5 years and is a little shaky, but her doctor says she can still drive for the time being. Unfortunately, when the time comes for her to give up the car keys, I see it being a very … [Read more...]
Intergenerational Living with a Purpose
November 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
Mary Steele, 82, spends her days giving rides to children who may have missed the school bus, or teens who need a ride to the mall. She plays trucks with a 5-year-old boy whose mother is at work, and talks to neighbors about their … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: How to Convey Love to Someone with Alzheimer’s
November 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s five years ago. A moment I have been dreading finally arrived. When we went to visit her, she forgot who we were. It hurt a lot to see this happening, and I know … [Read more...]
