Elder Care ABC

by Nisha Whether you are in the process of transferring a loved one to a care home, or you currently discussing the possibility, you of course want to make sure that your loved one goes to the best home available. Whether you are looking at care homes in Southampton or anywhere else in the country, [...]

Like most people I know, I keep a running list of tasks to accomplish during the week. It’s an informal list – nothing urgent. If I don’t get something done on my list one week, the task carries over to the next week. If the task never makes it to “completed” status, it’s not the [...]

by Joy Loverde Spending sixty percent of my waking hours on airplanes going from here to there for work purpose offers me plenty of opportunities to meet fascinating people in the waiting area. Such was the case a few months back when I had the privilege to meet Sue Parrish, lead product designer for Keepsake [...]

by Daniel Domer If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, you know that conversation and other daily activities can be a challenge.  Some days are better than others, but life is simply different.  Recognizing that and making adjustments will make the road ahead smoother for both of you. If you’re the caregiver, [...]

Patti R. Albaugh is the author of Treat Gently, This Gentle Man, a collection of essays and prayers that describes the journey she took alongside her father in his last year of life. She would like to share this resource at nominal cost to those who are involved with eldercare. Many people have told her [...]

by George Shaw Common Tips for Community Building and Social Outreach for Seniors to Prevent Depression and Loneliness A rapidly growing problem in today’s society is clinical depression amongst our elders. There are numerous life factors that contribute to senior depression, many of them are unavoidable. The loss of mobility or the diagnosis of an [...]

by James C Those considering full care senior living should take the time to carefully evaluate their options. While full care is available at many assisted living facilities, the definition of “full care” may vary from one facility to another. For this reason, it’s crucial that you take the time to learn about the specific [...]

by Joy Loverde Family caregivers are awesome. From staying up all night with worry to managing complex day-to-day care, there doesn’t seem to be anything they wouldn’t do to ensure the safety and security of elderly loved ones. Undoubtedly, eldercare is nothing less than a labor of love and hard work — physically and emotionally. [...]