Communication

Lessons Learned from Covid

In the months since the Covid-19 public health emergency, we’ve wondered how professional caregiving has changed. Here, representatives from six care…

11 months ago

Final Talks

Facilitators ease conversations with loved ones about end-of-life decisions Judy Grussing, of Rantoul, wishes her husband had been more willing…

1 year ago

Patient Portal Ethics

What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, instead of from your doctor? For more than…

2 years ago

Broken Record Syndrome

How to gently redirect the conversation when someone has dementia “Where do you live?”  “Did you eat lunch?”  “How are…

2 years ago

Death Doulas

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

2 years ago

It’s Your Choice: You Can Change Your Views of Aging and Improve Your Life

People’s beliefs about aging have a profound impact on their health, influencing everything from their memory and sensory perceptions to…

3 years ago

Hitting the Brakes

When is it time to stop driving? During one of our family’s weekly visits with my mother-in-law, I was following…

3 years ago

The Power of a Life Story

Crafting a Memoir Helps Older Adults Connect By Melissa Ramsdell   Chicagoan Beth Finke knows the power of a memoir.…

3 years ago

Time to Talk

The tough conversation about stepping up care It’s one of the most difficult conversations to have: letting a loved one…

4 years ago

Downsizing Dilemmas

Easing seniors’ transition to a smaller space Dorothy Beatty was an anomaly when it came to downsizing, says her son,…

7 years ago

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