After the hospital, what comes next? Planning for hospital discharge.
After hours spent sitting by a hospital bed or marking a path through the hallways from pacing, it’s finally time to bring your loved one...
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How-to’s for Caregiving
How hearing loss can lead to memory loss—and how to prevent it
Hearing loss is a common symptom of aging, and it can wreak havoc on our brains. One quarter of U.S. seniors between the ages of...
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Look past the popcorn machine — and other tips for finding the right assisted living community for your parent
Seasonal decorations, a welcoming entrance, a floral scent covering any hint of maladies. So far, so good. It’s your first visit to a senior living...
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“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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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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Inexpensive alternatives to hearing aids
“There must be something wrong with Jean’s phone,” my mother-in-law Sue said. “She’s the only person I can’t understand when I make a call.” At...
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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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Can virtual reality improve care for the elderly?
Imagine trying to say “Can you pass the bowl of salad, please?” but instead, it comes out as “Please you the salad can pass of...
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New to caregiving? Eight resources you should know
About two years ago, Karon White Gibson of Plainfield, Ill., became a caregiver for her burly ex-cop husband, Ralph. Then 84-years old, Ralph Gibson had...
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