“Ok Boomer” is Not How to Begin a Conversation
You’ve probably heard the phrase “Ok Boomer” or seen the memes online. Today, we’ll discuss the phrase and how we … Read more
Families
An Eldercare Success Story: From Bedridden to Bingo
Anyone who has ever been involved in eldercare knows it is a journey filled with ups and downs. Our family’s … Read more
New Challenges and Solutions in Eldercare During COVID-19
We’ve all had to adjust throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. For those of us working in healthcare and eldercare, we’re always … Read more
What Happens When People Share Their Caregiving Stories
Caregiving often feels lonely. You might worry that when you talk to your friends all you do is complain about … Read more
Why (and How) You Should Apologize for Lashing Out at Dad’s Caregiver
We understand. Caring for an aging parent is stressful. You have certain expectations for their care. At the same time, … Read more
Why Getting Advice from Friends is the Wrong Answer When Helping an Aging Parent
We count on our friends for support. And we sometimes ask them for recommendations since we trust them. So, when … Read more
“Why does Great Bagda have to stay behind the window?”: Explaining the Coronavirus Crisis to Grandkids
Trying to Explain the Unexplainable: Answering the Grandkids’ “Whys” during the Coronavirus Crisis by Linda Chamberlain All of us remember … Read more
How to Make a Telehealth Appointment for Your Elderly Parent
Over the past decade, telehealth use has grown steadily. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth accounted for an estimated $3 billion … Read more
Why Care Coaching Was Life Changing for Me
I have been a social worker for over 40 years, and an elder law attorney for 30 years. I became … Read more
Elderly Parents Fed Up with COVID-19 Social Isolation?
How to Deal with Elderly Loved Ones’ Complaints and Ideas for Keeping Them Healthy, Happy and Safe Are your elderly … Read more