When I worked in a nursing home, individualized care plans were part of supervising every patient and resident. They were created, discussed, and constantly reworked – often with the input of the senior’s family members. But what most people don’t realize is that these care plans are also a crucial part of taking care of […]
Continue ReadingThere can be no disputing that hourly care for your senior costs a substantial amount of money. Friends and family of the elderly are frequently floored by how much they’d need to spend in order to keep their loved ones under the right supervision. Often, they’re under the impression that nursing home care is the […]
Continue ReadingMany people would agree that art gives life much of its meaning. Storytelling in general, and film in particular, can do wonders to raise our spirits, and shed some much-needed perspective on our lives. What greater way is there to learn and relax than through witnessing a heartwarming story? While I have fond memories of watching […]
Continue ReadingHiring a professional for elder companionship is never easy. If you’ve never gone through the process before, it’s hard to know what to look for. You know you want only the best for your loved one, but how do you know what the best is? When my family was hiring a professional caregiver for my […]
Continue ReadingArtists have long sought to unravel the mysteries of the aging process by way of creative expression in the forms of photos, paintings, and films. It’s no wonder that we’re so intrigued with growing old: even though it’s one of the few aspects of life shared by everyone on our planet, it’s also something that […]
Continue ReadingAlthough seniors and suicide were things I dealt with often as a counselor, I can only imagine the personal pain and devastation someone must feel when they lose a loved one this way. And the topic could not be timelier, because as most of you already know, actor and comedian Robin Williams died two […]
Continue ReadingWhen I worked at a nursing home, many middle-aged children of the elderly were reluctant to admit their loved ones to our program. It can be difficult to no longer see your mom or dad as the robust, healthy person you remember growing up. However, it’s important that they receive the help they need. Luckily, […]
Continue ReadingIn the end, long life is the reward, strength, and beauty. — Grace Paley In the end, long life is the reward, strength, and beauty. — Grace Paley If presented with the choice between having a shorter or longer life, most of us would probably choose the latter — assuming that the quality of life […]
Continue ReadingWhen my grandfather died, my grandmother was understandably devastated. They had been married for almost fifty years; she lost her the love of her life and her best friend. Needless to say, she wasn’t up to much socializing for a while, or inviting anyone into her home. However, we convinced her that she might benefit […]
Continue Reading[By using] the symbolic language of art, an alternative channel for communication is opened. This is a vital gift when words have lost their meaning. — Ruth Abraham One of the major obstacles facing us as we age is the increased possibility of dementia. Anyone who has experienced seeing a loved one suffer from one […]
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