Category Archives: Information

Every day I talk to people about how they hate growing old.  Hey, but what is the alternative?  I read an article that had some great points to share. Old age…If you’re lucky, it is the inevitable condition. Just as the rings of a tree trunk tells the age of the tree, so our bodies […]

I would have to say it’s not much different from choosing a care giver for someone in general need.  But there are some differences because of the cognitive issues of someone with Alzheimer’s disease.  The article is from a book I have, “The Comfort of Home-A Complete Guide for Caregivers” and this excerpt was on […]

KCET, the public television network in Southern California, has a new documentary with host Holly Robinson Peete.  There will be four half-hour episodes aired, focusing on the stages of caregiving.  The website offers amazing resources and answers to questions regarding the challenges facing our growing generation of Baby Boomers as it relates to caring of […]

Many studies have shown how important companionship is in regard to both mental and physical health.  Douglas Mennin, as assistant professor of psychology at Yale University, points out that “Many older adults are faced with increasingly stressful situations, such as loss of friends, mobility and job, and anxiety is a natural result.”  This kind of […]