How Do You Know It’s Dementia When Dad Can Still Do the Crossword?
By Deborah Liss Fins, LICSW, ACSW, CMC The onset of early dementia is not always obvious. Especially when your loved one is smart and can...
6 Ways to Make Traveling with Older Adults Smooth Sailing
The beginning of the year is the perfect time to start mapping out vacation and travel plans for the coming months. Just because someone’s...
5 Tips for Planning for the Future When a Parent Is Still Healthy
It’s easy to put off planning for a parent or loved one’s care when that person is still healthy and able to care for...
Last Minute (But Thoughtful) Gift Ideas for the Older Adult
The last few shopping days are here and you’ve found yourself stuck thinking about what to give that special elder in your life. Here...
Be Prepared: Making a Plan for Winter Weather
2017 has been the year of severe weather , and this winter may bring with it snow, freezing temperatures, ice, or heavy rains. All...
Making the Most of the Holidays When a Loved One Has Dementia
Celebrating the Holidays with Dementia by Lisa Mayfield, MA, LMHC, GMHS, CMC, Principal, Fellow Certified Care Manager The holidays can often be a time...
Make the Most of Holiday Visits: What to Look for When Visiting Aging Adults
Holidays are occasions that many of us spend with family, whether we live down the block or across the country. For those with aging...
Choosing an Assisted Living Residence: Is Free Advice the Best Advice?
Choosing an Assisted Living Residence: Is Free Advice the Best Advice? By Miriam Zucker LMSW, ACSW, C-ASWCM Often when family members seek the guidance of...
Where to Turn: Resources for National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to help raise awareness and education about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. For the families confronted with...
Moving to a Nursing Home: Making the Right Choice for Your Family
Moving to a long-term care facility or nursing home can be a shock to an individual and to the family. And you’ve probably figured out how...