Loneliness

The Covid 19 “stay in place” mandate has been a roller coaster of challenges and changes. It has also given us a first hand glimpse into what it is like to be an isolated senior. Despite being the group that potentially gains the most from physical distancing, seniors are also the most vulnerable to suffering…

Bathroom Safety for Seniors

Aging in Place: Bathroom Safety Per the National Coalition on Aging, nine out of ten older adults want to ‘Age in Place.’ And more surprisingly, they want to remain in their homes despite physical and financial difficulties. With the explosion of older adults wanting to remain in their homes, the obvious question is how do…

Caregivers are Lifesavers

Caregivers are Lifesavers!!  Being a caregiver is one of the most difficult jobs there is. It is a job that provides a plethora of physical and mental challenges that require time management and creative problem-solving skills. You develop anticipatory knowledge and are consistently attentive to the behavioral and psychological needs of your dependent. Here are…

Advance Care Planning

Medical Research and Advance Care Planning Research shows that advance directives can make a difference, and that people who document their preferences in this way are more likely to get the care they prefer at the end of life than people who do not. Advance Care Planning Decisions Sometimes decisions must be made about the…

The Ease of a Fall Notification System

The Ease of a Fall Notification System Despite his increasing frailty, my step-father, DA, who has Parkinson’s Disease, is not interested in a fall notification system. Subsequently, my mom, his loving wife and caregiver, doesn’t leave the house for more than an hour or two. For Christmas we gave them an Echo Dot wondering if…