August 9, 2019
An appalling number of vulnerable care recipients are abused, exploited and neglected by professional caregivers and even family caregivers. A 2015 article on the topic estimated […]
August 8, 2019
For Alzheimer’s patients, music can be good medicine Music can improve the mood of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s and boost cognitive skills. “I’ve been a […]
August 7, 2019
Shirley Rees had told her children not to take any “heroic measures” if she ever became seriously ill. But it was only when doctors discovered kidney […]
August 7, 2019
Serving in the United States military is an honor. Serving in the United States military in combat is a distinction few achieve. Even among combat veterans, […]
August 6, 2019
Dental check-ups, medications, physicals – the list of a senior’s health needs go on. Not to mention, a caregiver’s health may suffer in the midst of putting a […]
August 1, 2019
Tips for Regaining Your Energy, Optimism, and Hope The demands of caregiving can be overwhelming, especially if you feel that you’re in over your head or […]
July 15, 2019
Across the country, 40 million adults serve as caregivers for loved ones, according to the AARP. Ten million of those caregivers are millennials, and a majority […]
July 3, 2019
The Oscar-nominated documentary also spotlights palliative and hospice care In a pivotal scene of the documentary End Game, we listen in as a team of palliative care […]
June 24, 2019
Prognoses are more of an art than a science. Maybe it’s better not to know. Starrett Kreissman, a trim 59-year-old, was hiking with her husband, David […]