Mother was right: wash your hands before dinner
By Angela Rocheleau
No matter how old you are some things never change. When mom said, “You go wash your hands or NO dinner,”...
Heart to heart advice for families and caregivers
By Angela Rocheleau
February is National Heart Month and here are a few interesting facts to ponder. Every year since its congressional approval in 1963,...
When a blessing becomes a burden
By Marianne Delorey
My grandmother was a crafter and a collector. She hand-braided rugs, created beautiful decoupage, quilted, and probably had her hand in many,...
Hiring caregivers: An agency versus an independent
By Doug Peck
Taking care of an elderly parent or relative is never an easy task. There is an endless of number of critical decisions...
Stay in your home forever: Your bedroom
By Cindy Tulimeri and Karen DeRosas
Your bedroom serves many functions such as sleeping and dressing.
During the day your bedroom may seem perfectly safe. But...
Rotating a schedule of care when looking after a loved-one
By Angela Rocheleau
We often write about caregiving since this is one area we just can’t say enough about. There are so many families struggling...
How do you take care of the caregiver?
Did you know that couples over age 65 are connected in such a way that the health of one person is related to the health of the other?
Safety tips to prepare for a senior move in
By Angela Rocheleau
Many families are consolidating living spaces this season by moving senior members into their homes. For some families this may be an...
A guide to services designed to assist you at home
By Michael Trigilio
Within each of us lies a fundamental desire to live in our own home — safely and securely — with as much...
