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The myth of thinking you need to do it all
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...
Navigating the holidays with older adults
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,...
How to take away the car without drama
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...
The causes of falling and fall prevention
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,...
Options When Living Home Independently Isn’t Working
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...
When your older parents lie and are hiding something
Do you ever get the feeling that your older parent isn't being truthful with you when you notice something is not right? You are not alone. Here are common things people lie about and why and some ideas to get to the truth and fix the situation. What People Lie About...
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