As a psychotherapist specializing in working with seniors, I’m sometimes called into situations where middle aged children are in a pitched battle over how to care for their elderly parents. Often the kids are so focused on their own conflict, that they can’t see that their intransigence is resulting in their parents not receiving the care they need.
Read MoreSome friction between parents and their adult children is inevitable. The goal is not to avoid all conflict, but to learn how to heal the rifts that occur in every family relationship.
Read MoreA major recent study has shown that there is NO CONNECTION between statins and memory loss. So, the good news is we can feel better about taking our Lipitor. But the bad news is there’s still no solution for avoiding memory loss.
Read MorePeople are often confused between dementia and Alzheimer’s. As a result, people think any type of cognitive impairment is Alzheimer’s. In fact, Alzheimer’s is just one of over 50 different types of dementia.
Read MoreThe decision whether an individual with Alzheimer’s, or some other form of Dementia, should remain in the home or move to a memory care facility can be very difficult. There is no clear answer as to what is best for both the patient and the caregivers.
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