Caregivers: The Gift of Time

For many of us, there comes a time in life when we look around our home and think, “There is...

Posted on Nov 30th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

Caregiving: The Power of Small Wins

Caring for the elderly and others in need can bring up just about every emotion under the sun, from...

Posted on Oct 22nd, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

To Correct or to Accept: Responding to Dementia’s Delusions

One of the most difficult aspects of dementia is that in its later stages, it not only robs the...

Posted on Sep 18th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

Houseplants Linked to Improved Physical and Mental Health

Many, if not most of us have experienced the calming power of nature. When we feel stressed or...

Posted on Aug 20th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

Managing Stress – A Must for Caregivers

Much well-deserved attention is paid to the physical and emotional impact on family caregivers of...

Posted on Jul 13th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

UTIs are Hard to Detect in Older Adults

In a young person, a urinary tract infection (UTI), also known as a bladder infection, typically...

Posted on Jun 18th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

Stand Up to Falling

Most of us, if asked, would say that we want to live a long and healthy life. With advances in...

Posted on May 22nd, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

Food Safety for Seniors

For those of us who provide in-home care for seniors, the issue of food safety is a serious one....

Posted on Apr 16th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

Bringing Art and Music Home

Difficulty remembering conversations, names or events, problems speaking, confusion, and behavior...

Posted on Mar 19th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich

The Unique Challenges of Dementia Care

Dementia is often talked about as if it's a specific illness or disease, but it's not. According to...

Posted on Feb 19th, 2018 by
Susan Friedrich