Published: June 27, 2017
Free samples allure us often; it might be down the Costco aisle, a popular television commercial, an ad on social media, or at popular events. At a recent fair I attended, I received a free sample of “anti-aging” products, along with other older adults, who were hooked by the spiel. Normally I would have declined,… Read More
Published: June 13, 2017
Alcohol has quite the history and not all of it is filled with kittens and puppy dog tails. In the 1920’s Congress submitted the 18th Amendment, which banned the manufacture, transportation and sale of intoxicating liquors, for state ratification. Many citizens hated alcohol due to car accidents, addiction, using too much wheat, a decrease in… Read More
Published: May 12, 2017
Mrs. Jenkins is an active older adult in the community. She volunteers at the senior center, drives her neighbors to medical appointments, and was her husband’s primary care giver until his passing. Mrs. Jenkins is on a limited income, does not have long term care insurance, and recently suffered a stroke. In order for her… Read More
Published: April 7, 2017
Johnny has been diagnosed with autism. He is 12 years old and non-verbal. Mom and Dad are exhausted because Johnny is not sleeping at night. Johnny regularly goes to school and has one on one help with his studies because he is struggling. Paisley is also 12 years old and has been diagnosed as autistic.… Read More
Published: March 10, 2017
Your spouse has memory difficulties. It may be Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. You just know that you need some time for yourself. You feel “attached at the hip” and are feeling burdened, tired, and angry. There is little he can do on his own. What can you do? Hire someone to come… Read More
Published: March 10, 2017
Driving home after visiting her mother, Lisa knew if her mother was to continuing to live by herself, she would need some help. Fiercely independent all of her life, she’ll say she’s “just fine” but now at 82 she could see a difference. Lisa wants to honor her mother’s wishes to stay at home but… Read More
Published: March 10, 2017
As important as it is to plan ahead for the need for long-term care, things often don’t happen that way. An older adult falls and breaks a hip or has a stroke, and in an instance, their life is changed forever. Suddenly family members are frantically searching for senior care services available in their area… Read More
Published: January 12, 2017
As older family members develop serious health issues that challenge their ability to remain independent, families often struggle with how to talk about it. The adult children worry about the parents. The older parents recognize their ill health, want to remain in charge of their lives but may not want to burden their children with… Read More
Published: January 12, 2017
It is Monday and Mary is at work ready to start her day. As she is settling in, her office line rings and it is Peggy, her mom’s neighbor next door. Peggy is concerned about Mary’s mom because she stopped by for a visit this morning and noticed several issues. Mary’s mom appeared un-showered, mail… Read More
Published: December 13, 2016
Susan’s mother was in the hospital and the doctor said she couldn’t go home by herself. Susan knew there had to be community resources to help but she wasn’t sure what they were or how they could help. Sadly enough, she had little time to look for help either. The hospital was saying discharge was… Read More