by Julie Katz | Nov 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
What holiday gift can you get for someone with dementia and their caregiver? There are many things you can get for someone with dementia and their caregiver for the holidays. You need to consider whether the person has mild, moderate or severe dementia, but there are...
by Julie Katz | Oct 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Spending holidays with those with dementia can be joyous as long as you minimize anxiety and keep them busy Holidays come with their own joys and challenges for all of us. For people with dementia, the challenges can be great but there are ways to minimize the anxiety...
by Julie Katz | Oct 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
You may sense that your parent is having difficulty driving but you are not sure. Every time you start to bring it up you are immediately shut down. They are fine, you are overexaggerating and making something out of nothing. How do you know if your parents should be...
by Julie Katz | Oct 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Your mother is only living on Social Security and little else and is barely getting by. Your father can only afford an assisted living facility with poor care. Should you and your siblings help them financially? Do you split it evenly despite a large difference in...
by Julie Katz | Sep 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
We have seen ageism many, many times. Someone over 50 is easily eliminated from their job for no fault of their own and cannot find another position because companies discriminate against older adults. Older women in the work place are let go and told, “Now you...
by Julie Katz | Aug 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
“Your mother died twelve years ago.” “You are wrong, Tylenol is the same as Acetaminophen. It doesn’t matter.” “For the fifth time your doctor’s appointment is tomorrow at 10:00.” “I am your husband not your...
