Which Medicare Part is Right for Your Loved One? A Breakdown of the Basics of Medicare (Infographic Included)

January 7, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Guest Post Author: Carly Cummings| MedicareLifeHealth.com Understanding the various parts of Medicare is important for caregivers. However, Medicare can seem daunting and dry. Let’s break down the basics of Medicare, so you and your loved ones can be informed to make good decisions. What is Medicare? Medicare is the national health care system for seniors, […]

Joni Navigates Her New Caregiving Duties as Both Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease Move Into a Nursing Home (Part Two)

December 10, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

By: Joni Streit Website: www.jonistreitphotography.com This is Part Two to Read Part One click here The call came on a Monday in March of 2015. A room was available in my top choice. “Could they move in on Wednesday?” My mind raced and sheer panic set in. I agreed and set out to get the […]

Joni Shares Her Story as The Hesitant Caregiver of a Duel Alzheimer’s Diagnosis for Both her Mom and Dad (Part One)

December 3, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

By: Joni Streit Website: http://www.jonistreitphotography.com My journey to caregiving was a reluctant one. I’ll just say it. I did NOT want to be The Person for my mom and dad. A difficult childhood with a lot of lingering hurt and resentment left me questioning why *I* had to be the one. There were four other […]

A New Generation: Is ‘Family Caregiver’ a New Life Milestone for Millenials?

December 4, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

The Millenial Caregiver I am a Millenial. Born in 1987, I am right on the cusp of the generation shift, and over the past couple of years, I’ve noticed a distinct change in the types of conversations I have with others in my cohort. While we discuss near future decisions like careers, homes, and starting […]

The Story of a Life Time, My Last Soundtrack

September 27, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

An E-Legacy Today, you’d be hard-pressed not to find traces of someone on the internet. People will share just about everything with the world allowing each of us a brief glimpse into their life. I’ve often wondered what happens to these pages if the person who owned them passes away. Would the last post or […]

A Year in the Upside to Aging

June 27, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

A year ago I came up with the wild idea of starting a blog. As if six years of writing research papers and projects wasn’t already enough to last a lifetime. But, I wanted to take these important conversations occurring in the field of aging and bring them to the people who were living through […]

Enjoyable Eats: 10 Tips to Make Mealtime More Enticing for Someone Living with Dementia

May 16, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Weight loss is a common and harmful symptom for those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Unfortunately, meal times for our loved one can be stressful, uncomfortable, and even embarrassing. Coupled with a loss of appetite, ensuring our loved ones eat enough calories in a day becomes a top priority to maintaining their physical well-being. Make […]

Let’s Celebrate Our Timeless Family Traditions. They Matter!

December 23, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

First Posted by Sixty and me The kitchen is often known as the heart of the home, and it has always been my favorite place during the holiday season. The hustle and bustle start shortly after Halloween as the grocery lists get started, and the famous family recipes emerge from their recipe boxes. From Generation […]