In the past, it has been common for seniors to abandon their homes of many years and move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes.  The consequent feelings of anonymity an isolation are common with such a dramatic transfer.  These days,...

Frequently people refer to the group of symptoms that define Dementia by the more specific disease called Alzheimer’s.  Dementia is not a single disease. It refers to a general decline in certain mental abilities overall and can be caused by...

You might have known the day was coming.  Your elderly parents are no longer able to reliably manage their finances.  Bills are going unpaid or they are “helping” people who may randomly call on the phone preying on kind-hearted elderly people. Or...

When is it time to step in?  Adult-child/Aging-parent relationships can be challenging, but when you see a parent, grandparent or even a close friend having difficulties that he or she did not have before, the need to step in may be apparent – but...

As winter sets in, additional attention needs to be given to the condition of your skin, particularly for seniors. In the winter, we often find seniors’ skin drying out if steps are not taken to protect it.  And, perhaps surprisingly, it is the air...