Dear Angel,I recently visited my 80-year old mother, who is in the early stages of dementia. I noticed boxes of items that were mailed to her, including tons of magazines about body building and deep sea fishing (both of which … [Read more...]
Print This PageInformal Home Care Could Result in Medicaid Ineligibility
April 8, 2015 by
Betty Jensen was an elderly woman with dementia, who resided in her home in Muskegon, Michigan. In May 2011, when she needed assistance, her concerned grandson, Jason, acted on her behalf and hired a non-relative, Teresa … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Technology to Help Seniors Age-in-Place Safely
March 27, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun, My mother, Shirley, is in her 80’s and living alone. Recently, she reluctantly agreed to wear a device that allows her to call for help if she fell. It gives my brother and me a sense of … [Read more...]
Print This PageAsk the Expert: Forgetfulness: When to Call a Doctor
January 9, 2015 by
Q. My mother, Meg, has not been herself lately. Last week, when going to the neighborhood post office, she got completely disoriented and lost. She asks the same questions over and over again and often repeats stories. She even … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Helping Seniors with Winter Hazards
January 9, 2015 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,My 80-year-old mother is having a rough time with this winter weather. Do you have any suggestions to help her deal with winter hazards?Thanks for your help,Cole Dowthere ---- Dear Cole,The … [Read more...]
Print This PageFinding the Right Nursing Home
December 16, 2014 by
Carol and Bob invited his mother, Ginny, to spend the holidays with them, as she does every year. This year, her live-in caregiver expressed concern that it was not a good idea because Ginny’s dementia has gotten worse and she may … [Read more...]
Print This PageReducing Holiday Stress for Seniors & Caregivers
December 9, 2014 by
Mary Ellen’s father, Hal, suffers from dementia and his health is declining rapidly. Her husband travels often and her mother recently had knee replacement surgery and has trouble getting around. Every night after work, she drops … [Read more...]
Print This PageAmazing Pets – Saving Senior’s Lives
November 21, 2014 by
Q. My mother, Jessica, lives alone and is considering adopting a pet. I am all in favor, but know it is a lot of work and vet visits are often expensive. For me, these things are certainly worth it. Despite the grooming costs, … [Read more...]
Print This PageHalloween Can Be Scary for those with Dementia
October 31, 2014 by
Q. My mother-in-law has dementia and lives at home with a caregiver to assist her with activities of daily living. Before she was diagnosed, she loved Halloween, especially all the decorations, seeing the grandchildren dressed up … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaution: Our Top 10 SCARIEST Articles
October 28, 2014 by
With Halloween upon us, it is time to present you, our dear readers, with this year's scariest & creepiest stories.From the nightmare of probate to court cases involving filial responsibility, we uncovered some scary … [Read more...]
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