What is a Staycation? And How Can it Help You as A Family Caregiver?

July 10, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

First Published on Sixty and Me What is a staycation and how can it make caregiving during the summer easier? Let me explain. Do you care for someone living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s? If you do, then you know it can be difficult to plan even a day trip away without a long list of to-do’s and […]

Caring for Your Aging Parents: 4 Tips on How You Can Help in Their Retirement and Beyond

July 3, 2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Anne Harris | londonlive-incare.com The attitude we have towards our parents will no doubt change over the course of a lifetime. When we are in our twenties and thirties, we tend to discard most of the suggestions they make, trying to find the right path through life on our own. As […]

Care Match: The Stress-Free Way to Finding a Follow-Up Care Provider

June 26, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Preeya D’Mello | Repisodic Many people require follow-up care after leaving the hospital to help in the recovery from an injury, illness, or surgical procedure. This after hospital care, often referred to as post-acute care, is a key step in the recovery journey. It can improve a patient’s health outcomes decrease their out-of-pocket […]

Should Older Adults Have to “Hold it?”: This is What Happens When Seniors in Skilled Nursing Have to Go to the Bathroom.

June 19, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

If asked, many people would consider going to the bathroom as a fundamental human right. It is just part of what makes us human, and because of this, I think we all can sometimes take it for granted. But what happens when you are no longer able to “go” on your own? When you become […]

An Interview with Kathryn Harrison and Jaclyn Guenette Illustrator and Author of I Smile For Grandpa

June 13, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

I had an enjoyable chat with Jaclyn Guenette and Kathryn Harrison to discuss their recently released children’s book I Smile for Grandpa. I Smile for Grandpa is a beautifully illustrated and written children’s book that aims to help parents teach their kids about dementia disease. Through captivating images of woodland creatures and the fun adventures of the characters […]

An Interview with Gary Joseph LeBlanc: Dementia Care and the Use of Redirection in Hospital and LTC Settings

June 5, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

I had a fantastic conversation with Gary Joseph LeBlanc on the standards of Dementia Care Training in Hospital and LTC settings. He offered incredible insight and even provided us with tips and tricks on how to redirect individuals with dementia, so they are happy and healthy in their care. Gary is a Certified Dementia Communication Specialist […]

Is Yoga Right for You? Learn How You Can Develop a Yoga Practice that Embraces Health and Aging

May 29, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Travis Friot | Yoga for Health and Aging For starters, let’s debunk some common myths about this practice. Yoga is for everyone. A lot of people envision yoga as a time and place of extreme stretching and flexibility. Images of people looking like contorted pretzels and even chanting some ominous conjuring language come to […]

Are You Looking to Downsize? You Are Not the Only One! See How Thousands are Handling the Demands to Downsize and Move.

May 22, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Patrick McShane | New Pond Village Retired Baby Boomers Impact Spring Selling Season The national real estate market remains strong, and this spring’s selling season promises to continue that trend. Driving the market is a healthy supply of inventory due to empty-nest Baby Boomers planning to downsize to spaces that mean less […]

Let’s Talk, Aging! Emerging Professionals in the Aging Services Discuss the Future of Senior Living

May 16, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

Emerging Professionals are the Future of Long-Term Care In the Aging Services, the growing needs of Long-Term Care is a hot topic. The solutions that the field develops today are our responsibility to carry out tomorrow. With this in mind, I was interested in learning more about the ideas and ongoing projects of emerging professionals […]

The Diagnosis Debate Hosted by GE Healthcare: With No Cure, Why Should we Aim for Earlier Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s Disease?

May 8, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

I was thrilled to be included as a panel member of the #TalkingTime debate hosted by GE Healthcare, which corresponded with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2018 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, CA. The debate hosted by GE comes at a critical time in the aging services. The number of older adults projected to need […]

Looking for a New Venture in Retirement? Here are 5 Reasons Why Volunteering is a Great Activity for Older Adults

May 2, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Guest Post Author: James Buesing | Momentum Life Why volunteering is a great activity for aging adults A common worry of retirees is finding ways to bring more meaning to their life. Career satisfaction and achievement are a big part of many people’s lives. While leaving the workforce is often discussed in positive terms, many […]

How to Handle Feelings of Guilt After an Aging Parent Moves into a Care Home

April 24, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

There can be a feeling of guilt associated with moving your loved ones into a care home. Often, they have never discussed or planned on their preference for end-of-life care, and as their caregiver, you are left to make this difficult decision for them. I’ve worked in long-term care for over ten years, and time […]

The Upside to Aging

Author: theupsidetoaging