by Julie Katz | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
People (mostly women) who have to do it all Too often I see adult children, especially women, who work full-time, take care of their house and children and their older parents and think they need to do all these things by themselves. Asking for help is admitting that...
by Julie Katz | Nov 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The winter holidays are supposed to be joyous and beautiful but they are not always so for an older adult, especially those with dementia. Here are some tips to make the holidays better for your older relative. Find a safe place to get away. Holidays can be frenetic,...
by Julie Katz | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
How to take away the car without drama There is a lot at stake What do you do when it becomes apparent to you that your older relative should no longer be driving but it may not be apparent to them? The last thing you want is to engage in an argument where each side...
by Julie Katz | Sep 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Each year, three million older adults visit an Emergency Department because of a fall and one million of those are hospitalized. When an older adult falls, the consequences can be devastating and even life ending. Because of this, the result of a fall such as injury,...
by Julie Katz | Sep 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
I have had family members tell me there mother is a little lonely since the loss of her spouse. They are going to visit assisted living. WHAT? This person can care for herself and take her own medicine, but walks with a cane sometimes. Assisted Living is too much care...
