Olivia has always enjoyed driving. She loves the wind in her hair as she drives on Main Street with the top down on her convertible, a retirement present she bought for herself. She enjoys the independence she feels when she gets … [Read more...]
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March 27, 2020 by
Q. My husband, Bill, is currently in a nursing home with frontotemporal dementia. We are not able to visit him at this time, which is especially difficult for him and for us. He is declining quickly, so I was trying to visit at … [Read more...]
Print This PageSome Uplifting Nursing Home Stories Amid Coronavirus
March 27, 2020 by
Dear Hayek,My grandmother is in a nursing home and I am worried about her. I write her letters and talk with her via phone and FaceTime, but I can tell she is still lonely. Are there any uplifting stories you can share about … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Care Getting More Expensive or Has it Hit its Peak?
October 25, 2019 by
Q. My mother has lived alone for the past three years since my father passed away. She is starting to get lonely and needs more help these days. I recently started looking into in-home care as an option. I knew it would be … [Read more...]
Print This PageBeing Shamed for Your Nursing Home Decision
May 21, 2019 by
This past weekend, Kathryn hosted a graduation party for her daughter and was excited to spend time with the family and friends that came to celebrate. For the past few years, she hadn’t had much time to visit with friends or … [Read more...]
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March 15, 2019 by
Q. My sister, Betty, is 68 years old and has Parkinson's disease. Her symptoms include tremors, impaired balance, difficulty walking and talking, anxiety, and confusion, at times. Her limited mobility makes it difficult for her to … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Cost of Long-Term Care is On the Rise
January 8, 2019 by
Stanley and June Blum have been married for more than 75 years and are approaching the second century of life. Stanley is 97 and June is 96. Stanley is a retired shoe-industry executive who paints and writes poetry, while June is … [Read more...]
Print This PageCan They Kick Her Out of Assisted Living?
September 25, 2018 by
Jeff Regan received a shocking phone call from Atria Assisted Living to inform him that his aunt, Marilou Jones, 94, who has dementia, was being evicted. The family was informed by the nurse who phoned them that Marilou can't … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Find the Best Nursing Home for Your Loved One
August 24, 2018 by
Q. We are looking for the right nursing home for my mother, but I’m having trouble knowing whether to trust the ratings I see online on the federal government’s Nursing Home Compare website. For instance, there’s a nursing home … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Red Flags When Choosing a Nursing Home
August 24, 2018 by
Dear Ribbit,We are currently looking for a nursing home for my father and we narrowed it down to two. I have made several visits and interviewed staff and residents using your Nursing Home Evaluation Tool. There were certain … [Read more...]
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