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Lost Control

When I was little, my mother would make excuses for the A’s on my report card as though I hadn’t earned them. I explained to a friend not long ago that because of this, after third grade I stopped showing the grade report to my mother. Being a mother herself, this...
3 Types of Technology that Help Seniors Live More Independently

3 Types of Technology that Help Seniors Live More Independently

  Those we are caring for, as well as ourselves, want to live independently as long as possible. This post from BeWellBuzz gives 3 examples of technology that can make that happen. One of the most unfortunate, yet unavoidable, aspects of aging is the...
How to Assess if the Seniors in Your Life Should Stop Driving

How to Assess if the Seniors in Your Life Should Stop Driving

My father was in his eighties and still driving. I had driven with him and knew he was driving way below the speed limit. I also knew he was not as aware of his environment as he should be. It was the kind of situation where I was afraid he would be the cause of an...

Warning About Dementia Drug Aricept

  Aricept, or Donepezil in its generic form, is a drug given to help with Alzheimer’s Disease and mild cognitive impairment. This post from Natural News discusses why it could have the exact opposite effect in some patients. Donepezil is an...

Caregivers: How to Maintain your Health Despite this Taxing Job

  Being a caregiver has its rewards, but it can certainly take its toll on someone’s body and mind.   Between the mental and physical strains, caregivers report such issues as insomnia, poor eating habits, a failure to take care of their own physical health...