How to deal with agitation in the dementia sufferer
By Micha Shalev
Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging, but the risk of dementia increases sharply with advancing age. Its prevalence is expected...
Alzheimer’s disease and religious belief
By Micha Shalev
The United States is currently experiencing the early stages of what is expected to be an epidemic of Alzheimer’s dementia. It is...
Ten Things I Know About Communication
By Marianne Delorey, Ph.D.
“You can communicate best when you first listen.” — Catherine Pulsifer
Older adults are not a homogenous group. For starters, some older...
Making visits count
‘What do I say or do when all my loved one does is beg to go home?’
By Micha Shalev
Here are some tips to try...
Young at heart: The story of a child’s positive influence
By Marianne Delorey
Little Ava came with her grammy to talk to the housing manager about her lease. “Hmm?” Ava asked, toddling over to the...
In the know: shingles can be devastating for older adults
By Dr. David Rideout, M.D.
Many people remember a common childhood illness from their past; chickenpox. Chickenpox is caused by the varicella-zoster virus and comes...
Going smoke free in senior housing has legal support
By Marianne Delorey©
“Due to state laws, the restaurant was nonsmoking, which as a nonsmoker pleases me, but as a Libertarian it pisses me off....
Make an educated choice: Home agency or private caregiver
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...
Choosing the rehabilitation facility that fits your needs
By Brenda Diaz
Surgery, whether expected or unexpected, is no walk in the park. It is painful, and in most circumstances, recuperation takes much longer...
The joys of a budget conscious summer
By Brenda Diaz
During the hot summer months, many seniors choose to stay at home and retreat by watching television and reading to avoid the...
