We 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.
continue readingWith aging parents, it’s not always easy to understand what our role as adult children should always be. We desire whatever is best for them, but if we’re not mindful, we’ll overstep our boundaries and discover ourselves attempting to parent our parents.
continue readingThere are certain milestones we may encounter in our lives that, while not necessarily negative, are known stressors. Losing a job. Starting a new job. Getting married. Getting divorced. And one that we in the home care industry are particularly mindful of: the impact on family members who are caring for aging parents. Family therapy […]
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