If one is a geriatrician, a good part of one’s practice is focused on individuals either living with dementia or concerned about having symptoms that might be dementia. It is often a frightening prospect, at times more so for...
It’s getting late, like around 11 pm when you’re supposed to be either watching the news or already in bed with a book or listening to music and nearing sleep time.
The phone rings.
A parent. Or both. Just to see...
Caregiving means leaving behind the life you had and embarking on a totally new style of living. You are essentially putting your life on hold in order to be the primary caregiver of a loved one.
How do you deal...
In my geriatric practice one of the complaints of families is how often their loved one tells them the same thing over and over.
They use that symptom as evidence of cognitive decline – the inability to recall what was...
People make sure that their loved ones stay safe by getting them a personal emergency response system or a medical alert bracelet. These systems call emergency personnel at the touch of a button, making them a great choice for...
One of the biggest challenges your parent may face is the impending or actual loss of the ability to drive, or the loss of the driver's license.
Some elders have enough insight to realize that driving is becoming too stressful...
How many years have your parents been driving?
Maybe 40 years? Fifty? Sixty?
However long, just like for all of us, it’s a major symbol of independence for the elderly. It’s the license, the key, the car: clear and tangible vestiges...
Did you know that there are literally millions of family caregivers across North America?
How many millions? Oh about 17+. Ranging in age from 20 years old and up. Because our population of 65+ seniors increases everyday, the demands on family...
Did you know that October 10th is World Mental Health Day? Well it is! When you hear mental health, what comes to your mind? Millions of North Americans suffer from various forms of mental health issues, including our seniors. Senior health...
Unfortunately, in our society people often don’t want to address the challenges of aging until they absolutely have to. This is not the best approach to take! I strongly advise you to be proactive, not reactive! Take the time...
