Anosognsia
Anosognosia is a Greek-based word that can be translated as “without knowledge of disease.” It’s a condition in which a person with a disease or disability is unable to recognize something that is medically apparent.
Caring for Abusive Parents/Caring for Yourself
Many of us heard the admonishment that we need to Honor Thy Mother and Father. This is really tough for persons who have experienced ongoing abuse and neglect at the hands of their parents.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays! How can we minimize the stress, and maximize the joy? Here are some ideas.
Recognizing Depresssion in Older Adults
Let’s talk about depression in older adults. You may notice that something is a bit “off” with your older loved one. You can’t quite put your finger on it, but something just isn’t right.
Facts and Fiction about Hoarding
The sensationalistic television shows on hoarding have come and gone, leaving behind misinformation and myth.
Easing the Emotional and Financial Squeeze of Multigenerational Caregiving
Multigenerational caregiving presents emotional and financial challenges, especially for the generation “caught in the middle.”
Older Women and Health Disparities: Inequities in Long Term Care
Healthcare disparity is a concern for everyone since it involves such a large percentage of the population and contributes to escalating healthcare costs.
Helping People with Alzheimer’s Disease Through Bereavement
Telling someone about the death of a friend or a loved one is never easy and is even more challenging when the person to be notified has Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Recent Posts
Anosognsia
Caring for Abusive Parents/Caring for Yourself
Knowing When to Exit the Highway: Older Adults and Driving Safety
Happy Holidays
Recognizing Depresssion in Older Adults
Facts and Fiction about Hoarding
Easing the Emotional and Financial Squeeze of Multigenerational Caregiving
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a Family Affair: Helping Families Adapt to Changing Roles