By Lisa Fields

Too Many Drugs

Managing the risks of multiple medications More is not always better — especially when it comes to medications. Taking too…

3 years ago

All Ears

Hearing aids and support groups help people counter hearing loss   Picture the scene: A person with hearing impairment claims…

3 years ago

Horse Sense

Silver Spurs lets older adults take the reins Loraine Bremer has always loved animals. That’s why, a few years ago, when she…

3 years ago

Specialized Care

4 ways memory care communities offer an individualized approach With Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia on the rise, dedicated…

3 years ago

Adult Day Programs

Services offer supervision and activities, keeping older adults engaged while aging in place Often, after packed days and nights caring…

3 years ago

Smooth Moves

Transitioning to a memory care community may be challenging. Here’s how to make it easier Abigail Havens remembers the troubling…

3 years ago

Wandering & Dementia

Tips to prevent a loved one from leaving home and losing their way Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease means…

3 years ago

Music and Memory

Making music engages the brain and improves mood Nine residents at The Selfhelp Home, a senior living community in Edgewater,…

3 years ago

My Dad’s Dementia

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

3 years ago

4 Ways to Build Meaning for People with Dementia

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

3 years ago

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