How Do You Know It Is Okay to Visit Grandparents?

Determining when it is safe to visit a grandparent requires knowing a number of general facts and considering other elements specific to the senior…

Thanking Essential Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

We’ve read a lot about “essential workers” on the “frontlines” of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health care employees, family caregivers, police and firefighters, grocery store…

How to Keep Your Senior Loved Ones Engaged During Holiday Gatherings

Today, families are more geographically scattered than ever. Social media provides one way of staying in touch, but there is still something special and…

Start a New Holiday Tradition – An Annual Review of End-of-Life Wishes

As we prepare for our holidays… the turkeys of Thanksgiving, the gifts of Christmas, and the lights of Hanukkah, take a moment to think…

Navigating Family Tension While Caring for a Senior Loved One

One of the most difficult things for aging adults to understand is that, because they need help, they are placing additional responsibilities on their…