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And just like that, the holiday season is here! While many people flourish in the excited pace of parties and celebrations, there are just as many people, including introverted seniors, who struggle with the idea of going outside of their comfort zone and into more extensive social obligations. It might simply come down to one […]
continue readingThe height of the pandemic was devastating for many reasons, but especially because of how physically isolated we were from each other. One of the most basic aspects of being a human – physical touch – was set aside in order to protect all of us from harm.
continue readingWe all have good days and bad days, and we’re all entitled to a little crankiness or negative thinking from time to time. If you’re caring for a senior who seems to have fallen into a routine of continual negativity and complaining, however, it is worthwhile to explore whether a health problem might be the […]
continue readingIn his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses an analogy of glitter. Toss a handful of glitter into the air, and it’s going to settle into all of the crevices and cracks of the room, impossible to fully sweep up and remove. Individuals who have lost a loved one can relate. Like glitter, grief makes […]
continue readingA new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is uncovering some unexpected findings in how dementia may progress differently in Hispanic people. While further investigation is required to completely understand whether these differences are the consequence of social/cultural nuances or perhaps the dementia itself, it’s valuable information for Latino families to understand.
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