Dear Angel,My mom is home alone during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. She gets lots of calls that seem suspect. For instance, someone called her trying to sell her face masks and someone else called asking for donations, … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: New VA Training Effort Launched for Providers and Caregivers of Veterans
Dear Ernie and Jannette,I am a caregiver for my husband, an army veteran named Steve. He gets regular treatment for a mild traumatic brain injury and for persistent migraines. He has countless appointments through our local … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: How to Assess if Your Senior Loved One Is Being Well Cared for in Assisted Living
Dear Oakley,My mother has been in assisted living for a few months. I don’t hear much about how she is doing and due to my hectic work schedule, I don’t visit as much as I would like. I am planning on going with the family … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Medicare Care Planning Benefit for People with Alzheimer’s
Dear Magic,My mother, Ingrid, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. We know that there is no cure and that it only gets worse as time progresses. We’d like to plan in advance to make sure she gets the support services and … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Should a Loved One with a Dementia Diagnosis Have a Pet?
Dear Hayek,My grandmother Ruth has a small black mixed-breed pup named Angus. She is very fond of Angus and takes him everywhere. Ruth was diagnosed with dementia a couple of years ago. She still takes good care of Angus, but … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: How Wearables Contribute to the Well Being of Older Adults
Dear Rune,I have read in many places the benefits of exercise, including staving off dementia and living longer. I decided to dust off my sneakers and get back out there. My son and his wife both have Apple watches and my … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Are NORCs the Future of Successful Aging?
Dear Magic,I saw in our community newsletter that our neighborhood is considering becoming a NORC. We have a large population of seniors and various resources to help with transportation, meals, home care and more. What is … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Plan Ahead to Live Longer
Dear Hayek,I read somewhere that if you plan ahead for the end of life that you will live longer. Is this true?Thanks!Liv Lawnger--- Dear Liv,According to a recent study, what you say is true, but the study … [Read more...]