Many changes take place as we age. Physically, we may experience declines in vision and hearing, bladder function and probably a little arthritis, just to name a few. Socially, we…
Month: April 2018
Managing Dementia-Related Behaviors
One of the most requested training topics that I provide in senior care facilities is managing behaviors of residents diagnosed with some type of dementia. Between 50% – 80% of…
Caregiver Stress: Symptoms and Solutions
Have you ever heard the old saying: “What makes you strong also makes you weak”? This could not be more accurate concerning the role of caregiver. The love, care and…
Falls and Aging
As my mother aged, she fell. Once, twice… 16 times. Her name was Mary, she was a wonderful woman and a nursing assistant for 30 years. She lived with my…