Mom and Dad were both healthy and active into their eighties. Life was good. Then a series of strokes left my dad in need of more care than my mom could manage; their transition began in earnest. My two siblings and I went through it along with our parents. It was tough … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way
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A Unique Perspective On Aging
The Ups and Downs of Growing Older: Beyond Seventy Years of Living by Dr. Viola Mecke is a new book that addresses the physical changes, as well as the challenges individuals and families may encounter in daily living, communication, and relationships as one ages. It combines Dr. … [Read more...] about A Unique Perspective On Aging
Stop Inner Ear Balance Problems
The inner ear houses the vestibular system, which is responsible for balance and proper orientation in space. Over time, normal wear-and-tear in this system can lead to dizziness and balance problems. According to Dr. Steven Shotts of Advanced ENT and Allergy, the most common … [Read more...] about Stop Inner Ear Balance Problems
Solutions For a Smelly Situation
Those with dementia often forget to attend to personal hygiene, which includes changing their clothes, says Kayla Cook, owner of Caring Excellence. Kayla suggests establishing a routine where the clothes are laid out as a reminder and are changed at the same time each day. If … [Read more...] about Solutions For a Smelly Situation
I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested
“Its name is Public Opinion. It is held in reverence. Some think it’s the voice of God. Loyalty to petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.” (Mark Twain) I retired after 31.5 years at hospice at the end of 2020. I was amazed at much of the public … [Read more...] about I Retired: And I would be miserable if I did what others suggested