What does “respite care” mean? The word “respite” means a break, a breather, a chance to catch one’s breath. Few people need respite care more than America’s army of unpaid caregivers. Unpaid caregivers tend to have one thing in common: exhaustion. The physical, mental, and emotional demands of providing care to a parent, spouse, relative … Read more
Multigenerational households used to be commonplace in the U.S. Now, after decades of decline, multigenerational households appear to be making a comeback. For generations, it was considered normal in this country (and even more so in other cultures) for several generations of a single family to live under the same roof. In bygone days, mom … Read more
Finances and dementia might make for good television comedy, but for families dealing with it every day it’s no laughing matter. That’s how nationally-known financial writer Richard Eisenberg begins this recent NextAvenue article about a difficult topic many families know all too well: the effect of cognitive decline on the spending habits of a beloved … Read more
For the past few weeks here on the Blog, we’ve featured articles about dementia and cognitive decline. We looked at cases of the sudden onset of dementia and how it can upend retirement plans. We also talked about the dangers of ignoring Mild Cognitive Impairment. But what about preventing dementia? What’s the latest thinking from … Read more
Most older patients have a high regard for their doctors. But does the medical profession return the favor? Sadly, research continues to show that age bias is rampant in the world of health care, putting senior patients at grave risk to their health. Many older patients are commonly marginalized and patronized, their health concerns dismissed … Read more
When we hear the phrase, “cognitive impairment,” our first reaction is often fear. “Uh-oh,” we may think – “when I forgot that appointment last week, or misplaced the car keys, was that the beginnings of cognitive impairment? Does that mean I’m losing it mentally?” When it comes to what doctors call mild cognitive impairment, or … Read more
Do you worry that your aging parents are starting to need more support than they have in the past? It’s a common predicament. Chances are, if it’s not true for you today, it soon may be. Whether you live near your aging parents or miles away, you probably worry about them more and more. Every … Read more
When we read about the onset of dementia, we assume its symptoms will develop gradually over a period of months and even years. We think that, if it happened to us, we’d have time to adjust. But with the unpredictable nature of dementia, that’s not always true. Recently we came across a column called The … Read more
Can you love being a caregiver? Perhaps not – but you can learn a lot about love, being a caregiver. That’s the theme of a powerful, personal article that we came across this week on the NextAvenue website. Writer and speaker Connie Baher wrote the piece as a Valentine of sorts for caregivers. Valentine’s Day … Read more
As an elder law attorney, nearly all the work I do with my clients is facilitated by members of their family. Family members are often the people who call me about their elderly loved ones. Family members bring their loved ones to meetings. Family members are the ones who provide care. The family is the … Read more
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