Caregivers

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, you may be unsure how to react to the many new symptoms and behaviors you’ve noticed since their diagnosis.  These symptoms are not a normal part of aging – they are due to degenerative changes in the brain. In the case of […]

Many people diagnosed with chronic medical conditions need time to come to terms with the changes those conditions bring to their lives. It may take them a while to realize that health issues necessitate new ways of doing things. This includes the realization that they could benefit from wearing a medical ID or an alternative […]

While growing old is a part of life, most of us are never prepared to care for an elderly parent. Yet there comes a time in most adult’s lives when they realize their mother or father is becoming more dependent. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and stuck, knowing that you must take action to […]

A big worry for all parents is that their child might experience an emergency when they are not there to help. This can feel magnified as a parent to a child with a chronic medical condition, developmental delays, or communication differences. A great step you can take to ease these worries is to have your […]

Whether you are in overall good health or facing serious medical challenges, thinking about end-of-life planning can be difficult. Asking family and other loved ones to have a conversation about these end-of-life wishes can feel even more difficult. But it’s worth taking on the challenge, with benefits for you and your loved ones. If you […]