Moving sooner is better than later
Sometimes you just know in your bones that you will have to move your loved one from his or her home one day. You may hope…
Cultivating gratitude when the going gets tough
Thanksgiving is our annual celebration of gratitude. But if someone dear to you is seriously ill…
Preventing C. difficile: A very difficult germ
C. difficile is one of many bacteria living in the air, water, and soil. And from there, it is…
Tips for Medicare Open Enrollment
October 15 through December 7 is the Medicare open enrollment period. This is the time of year when…
What is a memory unit?
A condition that causes memory loss (dementia) is one of the most common reasons an elder can no…
Dressing your relative for incontinence
Many older adults affected by incontinence must wear special undergarments. And some require…
Myths versus realities of hospice care
Many families caring for a seriously ill loved one struggle alone unnecessarily. They miss out on…
Talking with children about serious illness
Children are like sponges. They soak up whatever is around them. In a household dealing with…
Urinary tract infections
It's healthy to have bacteria in your digestive tract and on your skin. But when bacteria enter the…