How to choose adult day care for loved one
By Micha Shalev
No matter how efficiently and effortlessly you have adapted your life to the role of caregiver, eventually you are going to need...
When it comes to parent, child relationship everything old is new
By Marianne Delorey
As a child, my parents always came to my aid when I was confronted with belittling educators. That support mattered the most...
Keeping our parents a little longer at home
Providing a safe environment
By Micha Shalev, MHA CDP CDCM
It is a given that most elderly people want to stay in their home and not...
Dementia sufferers: Wandering and sundowning
By Micha Shalev
Wandering may be a response to restlessness, agitation, fear, boredom or physical discomfort. It may be a continued expression of a life-long...
Affordable housing lingo can be confusing
By Marianne Delorey
Q: Oh, so you’re in affordable housing? Do you have LIHTC?
A: No, I have 236 with S8 overlay.
Q: Are you at 30...
The diagnosis is Alzheimer’s disease – So now what?
Are you kidding me, I have what?! It can’t be true. It has to be a mistake.
When you or your loved one first receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), it can feel like the world is slipping away from you. It can be hard to move at all, much less stay positive and start making the future plans that will make the later stages of the disease easier both for you and those around you. You may also feel really very "angry.”
Building the self-esteem of an Alzheimer’s sufferer
By Micha Shalev
Alzheimer’s sufferers were once vital men and women, leading active, interesting lives. Left in the wake of a disease, which robs them...
You have a choice when it comes to post-surgical care.
By Judith Boyko
Imagine this: you’re getting ready for surgery. Your hospital bag is packed. Your family is prepared to take over your daily tasks...
7 ways to feed your brain: From A to Zinc
By Judith Boyko
There are myriad reasons to eat healthfully. Some of those reasons include living longer and stronger, maintaining good energy levels and thinking...
Emergency preparation planning tips
By Kathy Savage
Being ready for emergencies requires basic planning and awareness of events that could lead to a loss of electricity, damage to your...