My Dad’s Dementia

2 years ago

Caring for my father shows the true importance of love As told to Lisa Fields Joliet resident Jennie Herrmann, 45, shares…

4 Ways to Build Meaning for People with Dementia

2 years ago

Keep these tips in mind to bring out their best 1. Remember who they are When working with families, Aishling…

Comparison Shopping

2 years ago

Is Medicare Advantage right for you? If you’ve watched any television at all in the past 18 months, there’s a…

Retiring Solely on Social Security

2 years ago

Plan ahead to make your dollars go further Financial planners describe a secure retirement as a “three-legged stool” consisting of…

Death Doulas

2 years ago

End-of-life midwives ease the final passage with compassion  On Saturdays, Don Meints found special pleasure in baking bread, especially with…

Romance Outside a Relationship

2 years ago

Seeking intimacy with others when a spouse or partner has dementia Lino Darchun began “practice dating” two years after his…

Geriatric Care Managers

2 years ago

Experts help families navigate tough situations Betsy Calkins and her siblings recently faced a daunting situation. They noticed their mother,…

99-Year-Old Hands

2 years ago

When my grandmother, Mae, was 99 years old, I temporarily moved in with her. She was at the end of…

Passive Neglect

2 years ago

Older adults are at risk when a caregiver fails to understand or meet their needs Colleen Morley trusted that her…

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment

2 years ago

Many people confuse mild cognitive impairment (MCI) — memory loss that doesn’t impact daily functioning — with normal aging.  Yet,…

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