The holidays present new opportunities
By Angela Rocheleau
The holidays are generally a time for families to gather from near and far. Most often these gatherings bring about happy times...
Caregiving for the cognitively impaired through expressive arts
By David Price
Madison Square Garden, October 2009: My wife, Sylvia and I are delighted to attend the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 25th...
Home modifications can make your home a safe place
By Cindy Tulimier and Karen DeRosas
Do you want to stay at home for the rest of your life? Nobody looks forward to moving into...
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...
Sandwich Generation caregivers: Where can you get help?
By Angela Rocheleau
The Sandwich Generation is a term that has been coined to describe the generation that is still raising children while having some...
Think independence for your senior family member
By Angela Rocheleau
As we celebrate our country’s independence this month, it may also be time to think about the independence of a senior loved...
Enhance communications skills with a frail family member
By Angela Rocheleau
There are many key factors that will help caregivers be successful as they care for aging family members, perhaps none more important...
Should you be a caregiver? Things to consider before you commit
By Doug Peck
Not everyone is suited to caregiving. Before assuming caregiving duties, it is important that caregivers participate in a process that Bernie Siegel,...
Safe surfing for seniors or watch out for Internet scams
By Angela Rocheleau
Older Americans who grew up in the era of rotary-dial phones and black and white TVs are a rapidly making their mark...
How do you take care of the caregiver?
Did you know that couples over age 65 are connected in such a way that the health of one person is related to the health of the other?
