4 Tips to Cope with a Person Who Denies Having Dementia

It doesn’t seem to make sense that people who have dementia don’t know they have it. But it is a surprisingly common occurrence.  It’s one of the biggest challenges we face as caregivers. Why does it happen? How do you cope when it does? This phenomena has a name...

10 Tips for Aging Well

Much like the second act in a play or later chapters in a great book, the second half of your life can be where the pleasant surprises, big reveals, and fitting together of pieces happens. Here are ten tips to make aging the great adventure that it has the potential...

The Unique and Long Goodbye of Dementia

Feelings of loss and grief are profound and deep for those who have assumed the role of caregiver for a loved one. Those that care for a person with dementia have unique challenges associated with these emotions because of the characteristics of this disease.  ...

The One Thing You May Not Be Doing to Protect Your Personal Independence

Just about every article on healthy aging will remind you to eat better, exercise more, get plenty of rest and make sure you’re getting routine check-ups with your dentist and doctor. While I am passionate about all those things, this time I’m focusing on taking care...

The Psychology of Caregiving – 3 Things to Know

  Those of us who have had the experience of being a caregiver can tell you that there is a vast array of emotions that are inherent in this role. They vary from day to day, and sometimes minute to minute. In some ways that is the most challenging aspect in the...

6 Superfoods That Can Help Reverse the Aging Process

While aging is a natural process, your diet and lifestyle choices can have a direct impact on its speed. Thankfully, there are a variety of products in the market that can help you slow down the aging process. However, to benefit from this, you have to do away with...