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Category Archives: Eldercare
Hospice: The Conversation
A recent New York Times article discussed the importance of physician communication regarding end-of-life and hospice pointed out that in this country “we tiptoe around the D-word until so late in the game that even now, when more than 40 … Continue reading
Posted in Eldercare, Hospice
Tagged advanced directive, DNR, end-of-life, final wishes, hospice, palliative
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Depression in the Elderly: Not a Normal Part of Aging
Did you know that depression affects more than 6.5 million of the 35 million Americans aged 65 years or older? There is a perception that depression is a normal part of aging, but this is a myth. Unfortunately, this misconception may … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Healthy Aging
Tagged aging, depression, eldercare, signs and symptoms, treatments
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Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
Did you know most of us will be an informal or family caregiver at some point in our lives? According to WomensHealth.gov, there are more than 44 million Americans providing care to an elderly or disabled adult, family caregivers … Continue reading
Nutrition As We Age
Have you ever experienced a family member placing a full plate of food in front of you that is no longer appetizing? Nutrition is important because eating habits change with aging. Most of us are aware that a healthy diet is a … Continue reading
Posted in Aging in Place, Caregiving, Eldercare, Healthy Aging
Tagged aging, aging in place, healthy aging, nutrition
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Eldercare And Childcare: The Juggling Act
The Wall Street Journal recently posted “When Eldercare Clashes With Childcare“, an article on the genuine struggle of those individuals caring for dependent children as well as their aging parents, often referred to as the ‘sandwich’ generation. Many of us … Continue reading
Posted in Caregiving, Caring for Parents, Eldercare, Sandwich Generation
Tagged caregiving, caring for parents, eldercare, sandwich generation
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The Silent World of Elder Abuse
Many of us caught the emotional Senate committee testimony of veteran actor, Mickey Rooney, as he shared what it was like to be a victim of elder abuse. Unfortunately, elder abuse or maltreatment is far more common than … Continue reading