When to Ask for the Keys to the Car

When to Ask for the Keys to the Car

Car driving is a lifeline for many seniors.  It is the basis for their independence allowing them to visit friends and family, access areas of activity such as shopping and participate in activities in the community — until such freedom risks their lives and...
Home Care vs. Institutionalized Care

Home Care vs. Institutionalized Care

In the past, it has been common for seniors to abandon their homes of many years and move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes.  The consequent feelings of anonymity an isolation are common with such a dramatic transfer.  These days, however, it is far...
Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Are You Confused?

Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s: Are You Confused?

Frequently people refer to the group of symptoms that define Dementia by the more specific disease called Alzheimer’s.  Dementia is not a single disease. It refers to a general decline in certain mental abilities overall and can be caused by several different...
When is it Time to Get Help for Your Loved One?

When is it Time to Get Help for Your Loved One?

When is it time to step in?  Adult-child/Aging-parent relationships can be challenging, but when you see a parent, grandparent or even a close friend having difficulties that he or she did not have before, the need to step in may be apparent – but it is not always so...