Caregiving Tips

By Marianne Delorey© In honor of Robin Williams, whose recent passing shocked and touched us all, this article is a reminder that depression lies. Depression is...

By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D. “You care so much you feel as though you will bleed to death with the pain of it.” ― J.K. Rowling, Harry...

By Brenda Diaz Making the decision to place a loved one in a community may be one of the hardest choices to face. However, it...

Our staff likes to tease. The easiest group to pick on is the activities staff. We accuse them of having a cushy job, saying they get paid to play games all day, to listen to music, have snacks, knit, play puzzles on the computer, or go on trips. We roll our eyes when they complain about a hard day. But the truth is these jobs are hard. They are also important, undervalued, and have a real impact on our residents.

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...

By Michael Miskis It’s important to think about safety and fall prevention before the snow falls and icy conditions form around your home. As one...

By Micha Shalev As the Alzheimer’s disease progresses, the person with Alzheimer’s disease may develop problems in expressing what he is thinking, his needs or...

By Judith Boyko Imagine this: You have a terminal condition. You are deteriorating and slip into a coma. Another scenario: You are in a major...

By Micha Shalev Most rest homes serve individuals 60 and older, though many rest homes still serve younger adults suffering from mental disability. Rest homes generally...

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...