by Sasha | May 11, 2026 | Family Caregiving
Eating, dressing, getting in and out of a chair. In the course of daily life, we use many skills to accomplish even “simple” tasks. Walking or using a fork is surprisingly complex. Nerve signals and muscles have to coordinate in a very specific order. A...
by Sasha | May 4, 2026 | Family Caregiving
The effects of dementia include changes to the way foods taste and smell. A person with Alzheimer’s or other cognitive impairment may become unable to recognize foods or to know if they are hungry or full. Even the seemingly simple mechanics of fork and spoon or...
by Sasha | Apr 27, 2026 | Family Caregiving
Is your relative no longer paying bills on time? Perhaps you’ve noticed an overdue utility bill, a missed insurance notice, a stack of unopened mail. These can add up to a lot of stress and late fees. But you don’t have to take over everything all at once....
by Sasha | Apr 20, 2026 | Family Caregiving
Some stress is inevitable when caring for a loved one. But unrelenting stress is bad for everyone. Think of a candle. If you leave it lit 24/7, it will quickly burn through. But if you let it rest between periods of use, it will last a long time. You are like that...
by Sasha | Apr 13, 2026 | Family Caregiving
Suppose your loved one was unconscious in the midst of a health crisis. If you had to make treatment decisions for them, would you know what to say? Making the choices that are right for your relative requires knowing their preferences in advance. Have you had that...
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