Do your homework before choosing a caregiver agency
By Janice Elizabeth Berte, Contributing Writer
REGION - When an individual or family decides to seek out caregiving services, they must ask themselves many questions....
When is a dementia sufferer ready for a long-term care facility?
When the caregiver can no longer cope with the physical and mental demands of caregiving, he or she should first consider support services.
Learning about the benefits of vitamin D as we age
By Jeannette Sheehan
Our bodies do some incredible things. One thing you might not be aware of is the ability of our body to convert...
Become a volunteer advocate for AARP Massachusetts
By Mike Festa, State Director, AARP Massachusetts
Attend one of our caregiving and retirement security events
AARP Massachusetts is working to ensure you have the health...
Dementia and shower (‘bath) time
By Micha Shalev
One of the challenges in caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia can be bath (or shower) time....
Is this what you want to be said about you?
By Marianne Delorey
Our loving, but very private mother, Mary Tarrier, died last week, leaving behind a terrible mess for her friends and family to...
Bathtub designs remain the same, but there are differences
By Jim Doherty
1. What is the most dangerous room in the house?
The bathroom — especially for the elderly, who are restricted with limited reach...
Alzheimer’s disease and religious belief
By Micha Shalev
The United States is currently experiencing the early stages of what is expected to be an epidemic of Alzheimer’s dementia. It is...
What is a rest home? Part 2
By Micha Shalev
One of life’s greatest challenges is deciding when a loved one is no longer capable of living independently. Often, a time of...
Sleep problems in elderly with dementia can be treated
Age alone does not cause sleep problems. Disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Instead, poor sleep habits, untreated sleep disorders, medications or medical problems can contribute to sleeplessness.