Stories about Covid infections in nursing facilities are all too common.  This has expanded the feeling among families (88%) that they would rather find a way to care for relatives in their own homes instead of moving them into a facility.  The...

The living will is one form of Advance Directive that speaks for you when you cannot.  They are generally written, although oral directives, properly witnessed, are legal, too.  They are important should you or a loved-one become incapable of...

As we age, the loss of family and friends to death occurs with greater frequency.  Knowing what to say – or what not to say – requires skillful communication.  In this article, we deal mainly with the things people commonly say, but shouldn’t....

Seniors generally take one of two approaches to doctor’s appointments.  They either talk too much or say too little.  If you are a caregiver for a senior, you can greatly help with the usefulness of the appointment if you act as a coach. For those...

Let’s not bury the lead.  No stroke is good.  TIA’s however, when discovered and treated quickly, can help prevent a major stroke.  In fact, doctors estimate that up to 15 percent of people will have a major stroke within three months of...