No one can keep an eye on another person 24/7. Even in the most vigilant household, a loved one with dementia—Alzheimer's or other memory disorder—may just find a way to slip out the door. After you have set up strategies to reduce the chance of wandering, it is also...

It is natural to fear that a loved one with dementia may wander. Indeed, 60% of people with Alzheimer's do get restless and head out the door. As a family member, you can't be watchful every minute. But you can take steps to reduce the chance of wandering. The many...

Here's some good news to start the year! In 2019, we'll see improvements in coverage across the major Medicare plans. About two-thirds of people on Medicare use "original Medicare." Patients with original Medicare can go to any health care provider that accepts...

When your schedule gets tight, is sleep one of the first things to go? According to the experts, that’s all too common. And it makes about as much sense as deciding to do without food, air, or water. Sleep is that essential. Most adults need 6 to 8 hours of sleep per...

After the hubbub of the holidays and in the darkest nights at year's end, nature seems to beckon us to reflect. Rather than make a resolution about exercise or diet, consider looking at your approach to family caregiving and personal qualities you might nurture to...

Burnout is more than stress. And it isn’t just undesirable. It’s a risky condition. The consequences of burnout include emotional depletion, often leading to depression; reduced resistance to common illnesses, such as colds and flu; increased likelihood of a chronic...

Most of us know it when we’re stressed. We talk about it, and we talk about needing to do something about it…when we have the time. But we might not be aware when we reach the point of burnout. That’s because going numb is the nature of burnout. To be so worn out that...

What to get for the "chronologically gifted?" The age-friendly ideas below address the special interests or concerns of persons in their later years. Providing an experience. Don't add to household clutter—give an activity! This way, you give the fun of anticipation...

Does Mom say she feels too weak to exercise? Does Dad run out of breath just walking down the street? People dealing with COPD often believe that exercise will make things worse. Actually, in moderation, quite the opposite is true. Very real benefits. Even people with...