When some people hear the word adult day care or adult day centers they think child care. This perception is far from the truth. An adult day center may be just the bridge you need to prevent or delay your loved one from moving to a care community. Imagine having 12... Read more
Your mother has memory loss. Everyone else sees it but you don’t want to accept that she can no longer balance a check book or that she should no longer drive. You think the doctors are making a big deal about all of this. Maybe it’s time to consider... Read more
Whose life are you changing? Many children, frustrated with their older parents who need care try to solve problems like a bull running through a china shop. They lack compassion, understanding and patience because the frustration level is off the charts. How do... Read more
I recently interviewed Tim, a caregiver for his father with lewy body dementia. He gained a perspective on the last years of life being without dignity and choice. In many situations this is true. How can we change this or is it even possible? We’ve become a... Read more
Your parents are no longer able to care for themselves. You’re spending evenings and weekends at their house. You’re worn out, exhausted. You bring up the subject of moving and they say they’re “not ready”. Sometimes “not... Read more
I had a call today asking about the difference between assisted living and nursing homes. Nursing homes are for short term rehabilitation, for example after an accident, hip fracture or heart surgery. A person goes for 20 days or so and returns home. However in... Read more
