My friend Jim showed up for our weekly tennis match covered in bandages and a knee brace. He had quite a story to share. He’s in his early 70s and other than this one incident ...
Subtle Signs Your Loved One May Need Help
People age so differently. It’s true, think about your own family. My father is in his late 60s and he’s more buff than my husband (I’ll have to apologize for that later). He takes going ...
How To Make Staying Home Work For You
It was an awkward situation to say the least, more so for my husband’s grandmother. But I often think about that moment and wonder how long it took her to get the nerve to even ...
What Information Should You Be Sharing or Receiving From Your Loved Ones?
We found my mother-in-law sitting in front of the computer with tears running down her face. Had there been any updates on Dad? He was in a nearby hospital while doctors ran tests to see ...
What Information Should I Know in a Time of Crisis?
I remember one specific health crisis that hit our family unexpectedly. I had just hung up the phone with Mom, she wanted me to know she was headed to urgent care because she thought she ...
Understanding Your Loved One’s Needs
True story. I remember when my sister’s mother-in-law, Kathy, showed up at my niece’s third grade concert wearing skin tight leggings, a mismatched blouse that was opened all the way in the front revealing just ...
Is Your Loved One Living Their Best Life?
Clark was 68 when he went to what he called ‘a dark place’ after reality set in that he would need help the rest of his life. He’d recently been hospitalized for a severe leg ...
Start the Conversation of Late Life Care – 5 Tips to Get You Started
It all happened so fast for a friend of mine. His dad was in his early 70s and worked his whole life as a successful CEO of a company. He finally retired to enjoy life ...
Don’t Let Chronic Pain Stop You From Living – It’s Not A Normal Part of Aging
September is Pain Awareness Month Wincing I watch my 75-year old uncle walk around his kitchen, slowly and cautiously. The image of the man I see is not the same as the one who danced ...
Growing Health Epidemic Among Seniors – What You Can Do to Support Aging Loved Ones
Social Isolation Effects Similar to Smoking 15 Cigarettes Per Day Not obesity or smoking, but social isolation, according to Joel Theisen, RN, CEO & President of Homespire, is the number one issue we should be ...
