Anxiety is more than just nerves Anxiety in older adults is very prevalent yet this older population may see it as ‘just nerves’ or being a ‘nervous Nelly’. The fact is that high anxiety is not a character trait but rather a mental illness that...
Friends who abandon you after losing a spouse – some solutions After Tom’s dementia got noticeably worse and he was no longer fun to be around and in fact, had developed embarrassing behavior, his friends abandoned him. Tom’s wife, Betty almost never...
Mind your own Business! When do you tell your older family member what to do and when do you bite your tongue? If you ask your older relative they would respond that you should have no decision making authority because they are adults and can make their own...
Spotting a home repair scammer After a hail storm, Doris is approached by a very nice man who says he can evaluate her roof to see there is damage. He confirms the damage and offers her what he calls, “a rock bottom price” to fix her roof. He tells Doris...
Self-Care for Caregivers By June Duncan Working as a caregiver to a senior or a younger person who needs help can be both rewarding and demanding. It’s very easy to slide into doing more than you can sustain in a healthy way. Becoming over-extended is particularly...
When you are caring for someone at home when should you consider having them live in a long-term care facility? The executive summary: it depends. It depends on so many factors but I will break them down for you. Your relative:If your loved one is wandering and has...
