How to Land the Plane When Talking to Your Aging Parents
How to Land the Plane When Talking to Your Aging Parents As caregivers, we love to talk. It can be downright uncomfortable to endure long periods of silence, especially when you are dealing with people who are unwilling participants. So what is this land the plane business? Landing the plane refers to listening with an open mind and heart, but you also need to learn [...]
Read This if You’re Concerned about Someone over 70 and the Coronavirus
I know all this talk of the coronavirus is unsettling, but it may have opened a door for you to have the dreaded " talk" with your parents and your family. We have all heard that seniors should stay home as much as possible, but if your parents feel okay, they might be tempted to sneak away. One of my friends was telling me that [...]
10 Surprising Alzheimer’s Facts
10 Surprising Alzheimer's Facts 1. Alzheimer's is the 6th leading cause of death in the US While Alzheimer's itself is a not directly killing millions of people, as the disease progresses, it affects higher brain functions. Skills such as breathing, swallowing, balance, coordination, digestion, heart rate, and sleep cycles become affected severely. So with the neurological damage caused by Alzheimer's, comes secondary illnesses and conditions [...]
12 Year Anniversary
Twelve years ago today, my mom passed away. We knew the end was near, but death is so final. She was so fragile that even the slightest movement of her body caused excruciating pain. I remember sitting next to her on the bed and wanting to help her get cleaned up. As I lifted her arm, she screamed out in pain. She could not speak. [...]
Women and Heart Disease
Along with the coldest of weather, February brings many amazing holidays and celebrations. For those of you that didn't know, February is American Heart Month, a time to spread awareness about Heart Disease and how one can prevent it. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet most women don't view heart disease as a health threat. "Cardiovascular diseases and stroke cause [...]
8 Ways to Celebrate Valentines Day with Seniors
As with any holiday, it's important to not let the seniors in your life fall through the cracks. And in a world full of packing kids heart-shaped lunches, making 40+ personalized cards for the class, and trying to fit in a date night, Valentines Day is no exception. Imagine spending 50 holidays with your partner, then losing them as you age. Valentines Day is a [...]
