“Yes, And…” This watchword of improv comedy can do wonders for those with dementia
Last summer I took out my aunt for an ice cream cone. Chocolate scoops in hand, we took a seat inside and made our best...
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How-to’s for Caregiving
Considering technology to help care for your loved one? Here are some tips.
After 97-year old Teck Cheney’s last stint in the hospital, his doctor recommended that he go into a nursing home. But his grandson, Derek Spence,...
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Worries from caregiving are harmful to your health. Interventions can help.
“What if his treatment doesn’t work?” “What if she never gets better?” “What would my future look like if the person I am caring for...
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Power of Attorney: What you need to know to get started
When going through end-of-life planning, most of us think about writing a will, but those are helpful to our loved ones only after we’re gone....
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The art of writing a condolence letter
“The public papers, my dear friend, announce the fatal event of which your letter of October the 20th had given me ominous foreboding. Tried myself...
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I was nearly killed by an elderly driver. Can we talk about safe driving?
It was a weekday lunch hour on a late summer day. I was enjoying a bowl of soup inside a café while working on my...
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Planning for your parents to move in? Some things to consider.
When Mary Nankivil’s aging mother-in-law decided she no longer felt safe living alone, it took the family by surprise. She wanted to move in. But...
Read moreHow caregivers can stay in the workforce (and why they should)
Among the countless challenges that come with caring for a family member, decisions around whether and how to continue working are among the most important....
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I can’t speak to my great-grandmother in Korean. But family stories have brought me close to her.
My great-grandma is approaching her 99th year of life. Soon, it will be time for the annual birthday phone call, when my mom has long...
Read moreDon’t leave doctors appointments feeling frustrated: Communication tips for caregivers
Many patients are leaving the exam room with an incomplete picture of what their doctor is recommending and why. This can lead to neglected health...
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