Coordinating Recovery After a Hospital Stay:  Advice to Help Caregivers Navigate the Challenges of Post-Acute Care

April 3, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Preeya D’Mello | Repisodic One of the most challenging experiences in caregiving can be managing the recovery process after a loved one has been discharged from a hospital. Many older adults require some sort of follow-up healthcare service after a hospitalization. These services, known as post-acute care, are some of the most important […]

The Importance of Spending Time with Those Living with Dementia – Free Spring Activity Guide

March 27, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Ben Atkinson-Willes | Active Minds Globally, the numbers of people living with dementia are predicted to increase from 50 million in 2017 to over 125 million in 2050. Activities such as painting have been proven to help people reconnect with their surroundings and can reduce isolation and depression, but why not try taking […]

An Interview with Meg Laporte on her Series Age in America

March 20, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

This week I sat down with Meg LaPorte, a freelance writer and communications consultant, adjunct instructor at UMBC’s Erickson school, and founder of Age In America. She serves as director of communications and marketing for LifeSpan Network and writes for various senior living publications, including McKnight’s Long Term Care News and Senior Housing Forum. LaPorte […]

An Interview with Kate DeBartolo of the Conversation Project, Talking Matters

March 12, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

I sat down with Kate DeBartolo to learn about the Institute for Healthcare Improvements initiative, the Conversation Project. Kate DeBartolo, National Field Director, has worked at The Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) since 2007. She currently leads both the national field team at IHI as well as for The Conversation Project. Her work on The Conversation […]

Supporting the Family Caregiver: CVS Pharmacy Designs a Digital App that Benefits both the Older Adult and the Family Caregiver

March 6, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy, how to #FindYourHealthy and #DiscoverCVS. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. In our last post, Sick and Tired of Trying to Manage All your […]

An Interview with the AlzAuthors Team, a Collector of Stories and Personal Journey’s through Dementia and Alzheimer’s

March 5, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

I had a fabulous discussion with the AlzAuthor’s team this week. These five amazing women all have their own personal journey’s with Alzheimer’s and have join forces to share and raise awareness so that other’s experiencing Alzheimer’s, or dementia do not have to feel alone. The AlzAuthor’s Team Jean Lee lives with her husband in […]

5 Tips to Help Maintain a Positive Attitude in Retirement and Beyond

February 27, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Erin Young | Evergreen Matcha While growing older opens the doors to many freedoms – travel, the pursuit of passions, and time spent with loved ones – it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the best ways to enjoy your retirement is to ensure you feel positive, motivated, and at […]

An Interview with Carol Bradley Bursack, Family Caregiver Turned Author, Blogger, and Columnist at www.mindingourelders.com

February 26, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

This week I sat down with author, writer, blogger, and consultant on aging and senior issues, Carol Bradley Bursack to discuss her book and her own personal journey as a family caregiver. Her book Minding our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories is a collection of personal experiences in caregiving from a number of remarkable […]

5 Ways to Help Protect Aging Loved Ones and Their Money from Scams

February 20, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Delores Brenedt | SP Solutions Care Research suggests that after the age of 70 our financial decision-making abilities can decline rapidly. Year-round, especially during tax season with people posing as government and credit company representatives, we are hearing about more scams and new ways that deceive and defraud aging people out of […]

An Interview with Joyce Williams, 2018 UK Blogger Finalist for ‘Grandma Williams’

February 19, 2018.Reading time 1 minute.

I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Joyce Williams also known as “Grandma Williams” on her journey to becoming a first-time blogger at 80! Joyce is a fantastic example of how older adults are disrupting the long-held (stubborn) beliefs of what it means to grow older. With a stellar sense-of-humor and an impactful pen (keyboard), […]

Let’s Eat! Expert Advice on How to Serve Proper Meals that Entice our Seniors to Eat.

February 13, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Guest Post Author: JJ Koll | https://courtyardatmttabor.com/ When it comes to elderly care, there is one thing which calls for greater attention. Yes, you guessed it right- the meal. Whatever they eat affects their health physically and mentally, together. Hence, if you are struggling with the challenge of preparing a senior a meal, here is […]

Sick and Tired of Trying to Manage All your Medications? Try CVS Pharmacy’s New Program ScriptPath Prescription Schedule Today

February 6, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy, how to #FindYourHealthy and #DiscoverCVS. All opinions expressed are my own, and all product claims or program details shared should be verified at CVS.com or with the appropriate manufacturers. Medication Management Made Easy As a family caregiver, you know how difficult it […]