How To Prepare for Doctor’s Appointments
“How can I prepare for the person in my care’s doctor appointment so we actually get answers to our questions?” Getting meaningful medical guidance in a brief 15-minute appointment comes down to strategic preparation. Focus on prioritizing your top three...
When You Don’t Understand What Your Doctor is Saying
Even caregivers with a background in healthcare can find themselves struggling to translate rapid-fire medical jargon during moments of high stress. When a diagnosis like cancer or a chronic illness enters the picture, the sheer volume of unfamiliar terms can make anyone feel like a deer in the headlights: silent, overwhelmed, and paralyzed by fear.
Understanding Senior-to-Senior Bullying: A New Research Study Needs Your Voice
When we think of bullying, our minds often flash back to schoolyards and classrooms. But the reality is that peer mistreatment doesn’t necessarily disappear as we age. In fact, research suggests that 10% to 20% of older adults experience peer mistreatment, yet...
Easing the Move: How to Support Your Senior Parent’s Transition to Assisted Living
Change is a constant, yet adapting to it is rarely easy. This is especially true when an aging parent moves from the comfort of their home into an assisted living community. Many older adults resist this change. They may fear isolation or feel unsure of what the new...
