Never ending work Joe works all day in a full-time plus job. In the evenings, on weekends and during lunch hours he takes care of his elderly mother. He calls her every morning to make sure she is okay. A few times a month he will leave work to take her to doctor...
Elder abuse is not only physical abuse. There are many different forms. Older adults can be victims without a scratch. Why older adults become targets are multi-factored. Loneliness, depression, dementia and just old fashioned belief that people are good, make seniors...
People with dementia can be stubborn! They insist that the trash goes in the refrigerator, or their mother who died fifteen years ago is going to pick them up in ten minutes. You have two options: A. Correct their mistake. B. Agree that they are right. Option A will...
Meeting multiple needs Florence can no longer drive, she does not eat well and is lonely. She also needs help with a bath. Her children can arrange mobile meals but the drivers cannot spend much more than a few minutes a day chatting with her. The local bus system...
Most everyone has some clutter to an extent, such as a pile of mail or too many plastic food containers. That is normal. When too many things disrupt our every day lives, that is when we need to consider whether it is clutter or a psychological disorder that leads to...
Should you make updates before you sell? By Erin Johnson Are you planning to sell your home or condo in the next couple years and wonder if it’s “worth it” to make any updates or renovations before you sell? It’s a common dilemma many homeowners face and...
