Robin Schiltz, C.D.S.With more than 1.72 million beneficiaries electing for hospice services in 2020, according to Statista, hospice care is a conversation more adult children and family…
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Esther C. Kane, C.D.S.As an older woman who has contemplated the prospect of living alone, I’ve realized that it’s a growing trend among my peers. It’s a phase…
Updated November 20, 2023 – When my mom passed away, my elderly father would not move out of the house they’d shared. At age 94…
As a certified aging in place specialist and retired occupational therapist, I’ve dedicated my career to understanding and implementing aging in place design aka Universal…
Dealing with dementia in the family is tough, and it brings a lot of big decisions with it. One of the biggest ones might be…
For many seniors, the transition to living alone often comes unexpectedly, particularly in the wake of widowhood. Losing a spouse is a profound life changing…
As a retired Occupational Therapist and a Senior Home Safety Specialist, I’ve encountered numerous scenarios where family members face the challenging reality of an abusive…
As a retired occupational therapist and senior home safety specialist, I would often be asked questions about cognitive impairment by family members of my patients.…
Updated November 17, 2023 – There’s no doubt that aging in place in a multi-story home will present some challenges for someone as they age.…
Gift-giving is a wonderful way to show love and express care towards the people we value. When it comes to senior citizens residing in assisted…
