Not always easy enforcing rules in housing community

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By Marianne Delorey© I’ve been in property management for most of my adult life. It is a great job and one that has provided me...

Protect your elderly parents from scammers

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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...

How to stop a dementia sufferer from driving

By Micha Shalev When an individual is diagnosed with dementia, one of the first concerns that families and caregivers face is whether or not that...

Communicating end-of-life wishes with an advance directive

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By Judith Boyko Imagine this: You have a terminal condition. You are deteriorating and slip into a coma. Another scenario: You are in a major...

Emergency preparation planning tips

By Kathy Savage Being ready for emergencies requires basic planning and awareness of events that could lead to a loss of electricity, damage to your...

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...

Does my loved one have dementia, or not?

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

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...

How to visit with Alzheimer’s, dementia sufferers

By Micha Shalev If you’re headed out to care for or spend some time with a friend or family member who’s is the middle stages...

The aging in place concept promotes quality of life for a frail elder

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By Micha Shalev The phrase “home is where the heart is” captures the sentiments of many older adults when it comes to making choices about...