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…

4 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…

11 months ago

Patient Portal Ethics

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

12 months ago

Broken Record Syndrome

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

1 year 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…

2 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…

2 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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