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A woman explores home care for couples as she cares for her aging parents.

Home Care for Couples: Supporting Each Parent in Their Own Way

You’ve probably noticed it already—what works for one parent doesn’t always work for the other. Maybe your mom thrives when you sit and chat, while your dad just wants a summary and a plan. She may want reassurance. He may want control. And you? You’re trying to speak both of their “languages” without burning out. […]

A senior man smiles while looking at a photo album with his son who is interested in how dementia and sports memories can reignite emotional memory in dementia.

Tapping Into Emotional Memory in Dementia Through Sports

Sports have a unique way of weaving into our personal histories. They bring out pride, community, and emotion. For individuals living with dementia, those sports-related memories often remain intact, even when other memories fade. That makes them an invaluable part of caregiving and emotional support. Whether it’s baseball, basketball, football, or track, revisiting the sports […]

The Reality of Family Caregiving for Cancer Patients

A cancer diagnosis affects far more than just the person who receives it. Whether it happens suddenly or after weeks of uncertainty, life takes a sharp turn—one that often leads loved ones into caregiving roles they didn’t expect. If you’ve found yourself taking on this role, you’ll quickly discover that family caregiving for cancer patients […]

A senior woman follows elderly nutrition tips as she eats a healthy dinner.

Simple Elderly Nutrition Tips to Encourage Healthy Eating at Any Age

For some seniors, mealtimes stop being enjoyable and start feeling like a burden. Whether due to medical side effects, emotional shifts, or difficulty preparing food, appetite loss is a common but serious concern. The right strategies and elderly nutrition tips can make a big difference in bringing meals back into the rhythm of the day. […]

A senior man who has experienced pica in dementia struggles to understand how to overcome it.

Understanding Pica in Dementia: Why It Happens and How to Help

Caring for a loved one with dementia often brings unexpected behaviors that can be difficult to understand. You may have seen them trying to eat things that aren’t food, like a napkin or small objects. Such behaviors, known as pica, can be alarming and confusing, but it’s actually a more common issue than most people […]

A woman tries nonverbal strategies for Alzheimer’s care, like smiling and gently holding her mother’s hand.

Touch, Tone, and Presence: Nonverbal Strategies for Alzheimer’s Care

You ask an easy question: “What would you like for breakfast?” But instead of a response, you’re met with hesitation, confusion, and a lengthy pause. You have most likely experienced times like this while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, where words seem lost and conversations feel more like struggles than connections. When verbal communication starts […]

An older woman celebrates after an outdoor workout, because daily exercise is one of the SMART goals for seniors she committed to this year.

SMART Goals for Seniors: A Step-by-Step Approach to Success

We often think of setting goals as an activity reserved for younger years— setting career milestones, saving for a house, or training for a marathon. But setting goals shouldn’t be limited by age. In fact, it can be an excellent motivator for older adults, promoting a renewed sense of purpose and direction. I’ve seen firsthand […]

A woman learns how to manage shifts in time in a loved one with dementia as she cares for her aging mother.

Understanding Shifts in Time in a Loved One With Dementia

The way a person with dementia experiences the world isn’t always based in our current reality. Perhaps one of the most heart-wrenching yet profound experiences you might encounter is shifts in time in a loved one with dementia, otherwise known as time-shifting. This isn’t just forgetting what day it is; it’s a total immersion in […]

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The Future of Healthcare: Better Access, Personalized Care, and Peace of Mind

If you have ever felt that knot of worry while waiting for test results or found yourself wanting more personalized attention from a doctor, you are not the only one. For a lot of us, healthcare is like navigating a maze with far too many unknowns and inadequate guidance. But with the latest healthcare innovations […]

What to Do When a Loved One With Dementia No Longer Recognizes You

“Laura, it’s so great to see you!” What a sweet greeting this would be…if you actually were Laura. More and more, Mom is confusing you with her sister, forgetting that you’re her daughter. When a loved one with dementia starts to lose memories and no longer recognizes your face, it may be extremely challenging to […]