What is palliative care?
People with a serious illness sometimes experience distressing symptoms. This can be a result of…
Tips for air travel
Is your older relative traveling by air anytime soon? Use these suggestions for an easier, less…
Supporting those in grief during the holidays
In past newsletters, we've talked about the holiday blues as you anticipate a loved one's final…
Shifting focus in a tough situation
For most family caregivers, frustration and guilt are common, as is anxiety. These feelings are…
Difficult questions...
As we face our mortality, whether death is in fact weeks or decades away, we inevitably come up…
Wills and living trusts: In the event of your death
The need to protect your partner is a key reason to get your financial papers in order. You will…
Solutions to hearing loss
Hearing loss is common among older adults. But many elders resist talking about it . Frequently,…
Giving thanks: It's good for your health
Many of us regard the Thanksgiving holiday as an annual opportunity for counting our blessings. …
Talking with Dad about his hearing loss
Hearing loss affects 50% of people over age 85, most commonly men. Poor hearing diminishes quality…