What is a prepaid debit card?

What is a prepaid debit card?

If your loved one has early dementia, you want to give them as much independence as possible, including with money management. This also means protecting them from pitfalls such as scams or overdrawn accounts. One option is to provide them with a “controlled...
Helping a parent navigate widowhood

Helping a parent navigate widowhood

If your parent is widowed, it’s a new world for both of you. How do you care for them in their grief and their totally new life of singlehood? And take care of your own grief, too? Widowhood often affects men and women differently in social life and daily tasks,...
Preparing for cataract surgery

Preparing for cataract surgery

If your loved one is having cataract surgery, that’s good news! It’s a common, quick outpatient procedure that can significantly improve their vision and thus their quality of life. That said, multiple steps are involved where you might need to provide...
Communicating with aphasia

Communicating with aphasia

If your loved one suddenly developed difficulty with speaking, they probably have aphasia, typically from a stroke or traumatic brain injury. Struggling with slow or garbled speech can be frustrating for everyone involved. Following the advice of speech and...
Music and dementia care

Music and dementia care

When caring for a relative who has moderate to advanced memory loss, it can sometimes seem like they have disappeared into their own world. How do you create connection and support their quality of life when they seem capable of so little? Music is proving to be one...