Caregiving Tips

By Micha Shalev When life’s challenges include memory loss or dementia, your perceptions, relationships and priorities inevitably shift. Changes to our sleep patterns naturally occur...

By Marianne Delorey© Everyone has heard that birds of a feather flock together. It is a normal part of human nature to seek out people...

If you are reminded of your childhood when you hear song lines such as, “It’s the story of a lovely lady” or “You are my sunshine,” you can understand the power of musical memory. Songs tell the stories of our lives. They remind us of a special day, a good time, a first love and even a favorite car.

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 Michelle Murdock Becoming a caregiver can result in many challenges; communicating with doctors, managing your time and your parents’ health, and just as importantly,...

By Marianne Delorey I have been in elder care for over 25 years. I have studied the psychology and economics of aging. I know the...

By Micha Shalev Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disease of the brain. It leads to the irreversible loss of neurons and the loss of...

By Jeannette Sheehan Are you at home and not able to do it all anymore? There are options for you to get assistance and remain at...

By Micha Shalev We know that cognitive and memory impairments can change how a person thinks, acts and/or feels. These changes often present special challenges...

By Brenda Diaz The warm days of summer and spending time outdoors are quickly coming to an end. What will occupy your time in during the...