Q. My father has Alzheimer’s, and he is no longer able to live safely on his own. Since my mother died, I have been his caregiver, and although trusting his care to strangers isn’t going to be easy, I know a nursing home is the … [Read more...]
CMS Finalizes Commitment to Person-Centered Care for Nursing Home Residents
September 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Critter Corner: Questions to Ask at a Nursing Home Interview
September 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dear Baxter,My husband and I are evaluating nursing homes for his mother. We set up several tours. We are wondering if you could suggest questions to ask at these meetings? Thanks for your help!Wanda … [Read more...]
Hospice Care for Healthier Patients. . . Something Isn’t Right!
September 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Linda Rodgers was shocked to see her father in so much pain when she visited him at his hospice facility. In a letter she wrote to the editor of USA Today, she described how her father had his pain controlled by medication while … [Read more...]
How to Live Past 100
September 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Q. This past year, I became interested in genealogy, and have been compiling my family tree using online resources. With some research, I found that generations before mine have included not-so-distant relatives who have lived … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Who Are the Oldest Living Man, Woman, and Pet Bunny?
September 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Dear Commander Bun Bun,I have read that it has become more common for people to live to be over 100. I am just curious -- do you know who the oldest living man and woman are, what they say their secret is, and who the world’s … [Read more...]
New Apps for Dementia Patients
September 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Many of us have grandchildren who are preteens. They play sports, enjoy video games and texting, and spend a lot of their time socializing with their friends. Academically, many preteens are discovering STEM subjects (Science, … [Read more...]
Who Will Be There for Me if I’m Aging Alone?
September 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Q. I am currently 82 years old, and I live by myself in the home I purchased 40 years ago in Northern Virginia. Most of the people I know have grandchildren and evengreat-grandchildren. Throughout my life, I put my career first, … [Read more...]
