Balance problems
Balance problems affect about 40% of older adults. Poor balance increases a person's risk of…
35 Years - Sharing 35 Stories to Help Tell Ours
It is our privilege to introduce 35 gracious people who all have one thing in common – a connection…
Cleaning out the medicine cabinet
It's good news when your loved one can switch to a lower dose of a drug or quit a medication…
Visiting assisted living facilities
Getting your relative's buy-in is essential before moving him or her to assisted living. That means…
Helping the doctor help you
These days health is defined as more than the absence of disease. Good health includes physical…
Can you find Mom's advance directive?
An advance directive is a legal document. It typically has two components. The first names the…
Life support measures
Below are some commonly used methods of life support, along with a values statement you can use to…
Talking about assisted living
Raising this sensitive topic requires patience and compassion on your part. Prepare ahead of time …
Tax breaks for in-home care
At tax time, our thoughts naturally turn toward deductions. What might count as a medical expense…