One of the biggest concerns we hear from family caregivers is knowing how a loved one is doing when they’re not with them. We may just be in the next room, at work, a quick errand, or even three states away, but the concern is still the same. Is my...
Memory loss is stealthy. We are living longer and we want to remain active, robust. Experiencing some form of memory loss as we age is not uncommon, and it’s not unusual to hide it from family, friends or even our doctor for fear of being judged or labeled. We may...
Most advice I’m reading today about staying connected with our older loved ones utilizes old-school techniques like increasing person-to-person communications, organizing “family council” meetings, or virtual visitations using FaceTime, Skype and even Zoom¹. While all good ideas, if the care recipient can’t use the technology directly this may not be...
