While sitting around the dining room table over the holidays, did you notice a change in your parent’s behavior?
Geriatric Psychiatry: Can Elderly Loved One Benefit?
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Using the Expertise of a Geriatrician
One of the many things that a new parent prepares for, before the arrival of their bouncing baby, is selecting a pediatrician–a doctor who specializes in the physical,...
The Safe Way to Dispose of Medications
Approximately 40% of all medications purchased in the U.S. each year remain unused.
The Benefits of a Daily Routine for People with Dementia
If you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, now may be a good time to create a daily routine for both you and your loved one. There are many...
Grieving the Death of a Spouse
As an adult child who loses an elderly parent, the initial shock and sadness will slowly lessen in time. But the grieving process for your surviving parent can be profoundly...
Gardening Benefits and Safety for Seniors
There is nothing like the feeling that summer brings. Warmer temperatures make it hard to resist the great outdoors and all the activities the longer days allow. One such...
Start Volunteering with Seniors
If you enjoy working with seniors, sharing stories, discovering history, and cultivating relationships, our aging population may provide the perfect volunteer opportunities.
Public Faces of Dementia
When public figures who we admire reveal they’re battling an illness, it often brings attention to a disease that affects millions
Burning the Candle at Both Ends: The Working Caregiver
Juggling the demands of work, spouse, children, pets, and leisure time for yourself can be difficult enough to manage, but add the responsibility of caring for a senior parent […]
Bathroom Safety for Your Aging Parent
As your parent ages, there are tasks you may take for granted that they now struggle with or are hazardous to their health.