Q. I recently went to visit my father, Paul, who has Alzheimer’s. I posted a picture of us on Facebook, which prompted several cousins who lived nearby who I rarely see to visit while I was there. His first cousin, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What is a POLST Form and Does it Replace an Advance Directive?
June 21, 2019 by
Dear Hayek,When reading about Advance Medical Directives, I saw something about a POLST form. What exactly is that, and if we have one, do we need an Advance Directive also?Thanks! Paul Stuh--- Dear Paul,A POLST … [Read more...]
Print This PageFrom Grief to Compassion: The Changing Face of Alzheimer’s Care
June 18, 2019 by
Marie sits at a table in the dining room at the memory care center, reading the Washington Post and sipping some iced tea. She greets a visitor who enters with a big smile. She points out the view of a quiet tree-lined street … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs a Handwritten Will Ever Valid?
May 31, 2019 by
Q. My brother, Larry, doesn’t like to spend money on anything. His family never went on vacation, never bought a new car, or never remodeled their 1970’s kitchen (or any other part of their home, for that matter). His attitude is … [Read more...]
Print This PageIt’s Vacation Time — Are Your Children Protected?
May 24, 2019 by
Q. My husband and I are finally taking our dream vacation to visit Greece this summer. Our children, Mason (11) and Emilie (9), will be at sleepaway camp, and then at their grandmother’s house, so they will not be going with us. … [Read more...]
Print This PageBeing Shamed for Your Nursing Home Decision
May 21, 2019 by
This past weekend, Kathryn hosted a graduation party for her daughter and was excited to spend time with the family and friends that came to celebrate. For the past few years, she hadn’t had much time to visit with friends or … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Caregiving Turns into Self Neglect
May 10, 2019 by
Q. I am concerned about my mother, Sharon. She is a caregiver for my 92-year-old grandmother, who lives with her and my father, who is not in the best of health himself. I saw my mother the other day when I stopped by for a visit. … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do Caregivers Have a Higher Life-Expectancy?
May 10, 2019 by
Dear Magic,I read somewhere that caregivers have a higher life-expectancy than non-caregivers. With all of the stress that goes into caregiving, how can this be true?Thanks for your help!Liv Longer ---Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageMore Untrained Caregivers Performing Medical Tasks
April 23, 2019 by
At 49 years old, Emily is an accomplished accountant. She worked her way up in a prominent firm, but recently took a leave of absence to care for her father, Sid. She is married to her college sweetheart but doesn’t have any … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen Mom and Dad Both Have Dementia
April 19, 2019 by
Q. My mother, Mary, is in a world of her own. I call it “Mary-land.” She often walks around in circles fussing about the “people who are breaking into the house." We live in a quiet safe neighborhood, which hasn’t had a break-in … [Read more...]
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