By Stephanie Erickson Here are some guidelines when trying to ensure that your loved one’s home is safe as they age. First, make sure to start with the following: Name of neighbor/friend/relative and phone number to contact in the case of an emergency and you are not able to get to your loved one’s home… Read more »
By Bob DeMarco Dementia is the gradual deterioration of mental functioning that effects memory, mood, thinking, concentration, and judgment. These changes often affect a person’s ability to perform normal daily activities. Dementia is an illness that usually occurs slowly over time, and usually includes a progressive state of deterioration. The earliest signs of dementia are usually… Read more »
By Kim Chernecky According to ACL.gov “In 2019, at least 53 million people were providing informal, usually unpaid, care and support to aging family members and people of all ages with disabilities”. Chances are if you are reading this, you are one of them. And as people continue to live longer, those numbers will only… Read more »
