Caregiving Tips

By Micha Shalev About 5 million Americans, or 10 percent of those over 65 years of age, suffer from Alzheimer’s disease according to the Fischer...

If you are reminded of your childhood when you hear song lines such as, “It’s the story of a lovely lady” or “You are my sunshine,” you can understand the power of musical memory. Songs tell the stories of our lives. They remind us of a special day, a good time, a first love and even a favorite car.

By Micha Shalev Adult children and caregivers play an important role in helping older people avoid scams. Unfortunately, scammers often prey on lonely seniors looking...

Seasonal affective disorder, also known as SAD, is a winter depression that occurs approximately the same time every year.

Age alone does not cause sleep problems. Disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging. Instead, poor sleep habits, untreated sleep disorders, medications or medical problems can contribute to sleeplessness.

When the caregiver can no longer cope with the physical and mental demands of caregiving, he or she should first consider support services.

Dementia is the progressive deterioration in cognitive function — the ability to process thought (intelligence).

Caregiving is such a small and innocent word for such a large and often stressful job.

By Micha Shalev No matter how efficiently and effortlessly you have adapted your life to the role of caregiver, eventually you are going to need...

By Jeannette Sheehan Are you at home and not able to do it all anymore? There are options for you to get assistance and remain at...