assisted living
Is “rational suicide” the only option?
For those of us caring for loved ones with dementia, we are often fighting a battle to honor their wishes and ensure the best life they can lead. My mother started joking about how we should take her out in my early 20s. I lived near my parents and saw them two and three times […]
Integrating into a Community is a Common Challenge
When should someone move from their home to Assisted Living? No one answer is right for everyone.
It’s time to show up and fight back against Elder Fraud
It’s time we prioritized fighting back against those individuals that prey on older adults.
The indignity of aging: Caregiver Exploitation
In the past few weeks, I’ve been involved with three older adults who have been the victim of fraud and exploitation and it’s both fueling my commitment to serving older adults and whittling away my belief in humanity. It’s been distressing and discouraging on many levels. Every year, the National Council on Aging predicts that […]
How do I help Mom remember Dad is Dead?
There are a few ways to help a loved one with no short term memory process grief. Dementia is a cruel beast.
