Are You in Denial About Your Aging Parents?
Adult children tend to vacillate between two extremes when it comes to aging parents. At one end is panic and … Read more
Crisis Intervention
We Need to Talk More About Elderly Mental Health
The holidays can be a particularly tough time for many people. This is especially true for those who are dealing … Read more
Why Making a Proper Hurricane Plan Matters
Having a realistic hurricane plan is not an option for vulnerable populations like the elderly. Natural disasters have deadly consequences … Read more
How to Prepare Your Aging Parents for Any Situation
Anyone with aging parents knows that you should always expect the unexpected. It’s pretty inevitable that we’ll face changes and … Read more
New Report Uncovers Growing Rates of Elderly Suicide in Long-Term Care. Here’s What This Means for You.
Findings: Suicide in Long-Term Care Our 2.2. million older adults who live in long-term care settings are often overlooked when … Read more
This Brilliant Mom Faced Her Worst Nightmare. Her Family’s Reaction was Priceless.
Most of us have some fear of death. But, the Mom in our story today didn’t just fear death. She … Read more
Is it Risky or Reckless Not to Have a DNR?
To answer this question, we need to first clarify exactly what a DNR is and what it is not. DNR … Read more
Three Things a Care Manager Can Give to a Family Caregiver to Help Overcome Fears
As a family caregiver, it’s natural to have a lot of uncertainty and fear. There’s the fear of not doing … Read more
The Dreaded 3 A.M. Phone Call (Mom’s in the Hospital)
There’s nothing worse than the sinking feeling when the phone rings at 3 AM. Half asleep, you answer to find … Read more
Five Things I Learned When Mom Was Hospitalized
1. Everyone needs a hospital advocate. When you’re ill, you can’t necessarily advocate for yourself. Or, even communicate the necessary … Read more