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Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like...

As we grow older, it is natural to become more apprehensive about the risk of falling. For many people, however, the fear of falling can...

If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may...

Tending to a loved one with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the individual's changing needs. As the disease progresses, there...

How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time to fulfill each day’s...

By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are crucial...

There is something so special about the kitchen. It is the very first stop kids make when they get home from school in search of a snack...

Caring for a loved one is frequently an all-consuming role. It requires a great deal of your energy, time, and focus. And after...

Do you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, just for a minute, if what you were dreaming about was real? It can feel so...

What do you wish for most this holiday season? Peace on earth? Good health for your loved ones? Financial security? What if you could...

What were your thoughts when selecting the outfit you put on this morning? Comfort? Style? A specific memory attached to a piece of...

You both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first...

If you’ve ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Sometimes a tiny bit of dust or...

Anytime you dedicate so much energy to caring for a senior member of the family, it is natural for other relationships to take a back...

Think back on your teen years. Remember how important it was to locate a safe spot to be by yourself, to shut out the world, turn up the...

If you think PTSD only happens to those individuals who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic...

It was not that long ago that people were isolating from one another to guard against spreading COVID-19. The elderly were particularly...

Is an older adult you love struggling with socializing, sleeping well or enjoying activities, or experiencing memory problems? Before...

When caring for a person with dementia, it is essential to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and you...

After a loved one passes, the last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone are overwhelming enough....