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 […]

The World Health Organization, http://www.who.int/en/, is observing World Cancer Day February 4, 2012.  New figures by the World Cancer Research Fund,( Ways to reduce your cancer risk), are expected to confirm that about a third of the most common cancers can actually be prevented by: Eating a varied and healthy diet Maintaining a healthy weight Regular physical activity Limiting […]

I read this article today and it made me think about how we can help ourselves and help our loved ones.   One thing we don’t want is to feel resentful and guilty.  We want the person we are caring for to feel loved and secure and to bring some joy back into their lives. […]