For some people, dusk can be a favorite time of day. But many people with dementia struggle in the late afternoon or early evening, becoming agitated, anxious, and confused. The condition is called “sundowning.”
By Caitlin Rife, LMSW
These are opportunities for people to come together to share experiences, resources, and questions in a non-judgmental and understanding space.
By Beth Hecht, LCSW-C
We are blessed to have found a program which specializes in working with adults with Autism to make the HUGE move for my son Dan a reality.
By Deborah Schwartz, LCSW-C
A surprise of the pandemic is how well many older adults have adapted to the restrictions and confinement. Why? They’ve been through things already. They know how to handle stress. Here are some of those wonderful coping skills and tips that older adults recommend.
By Caitlin Rife, LMSW and Rachel Brodsky, MA, CMC
This time has been difficult for everyone, but particularly so for older adults whose struggle with social isolation has been a concern long before COVID.
By Susan Kurlander, M. Ed.
An ethical legacy can be created in many ways, from the written word to an audio or video taping to the description of a family heirloom or artifact that has shaped your values and actions through the years.
By Mark Pressman
Whether you ultimately decide to move to a single floor living environment or not, you need to think about how you will address the significant physical limitations imposed by a medical problem, accident or simply increased frailty.
By Mimi Kraus, LCSW-C
As life expectancy has increased and people began living many years past retirement, the question of how to age successfully and meaningfully became most salient.
By Susan Kurlander, M. Ed.
Whether you are Grammie, Papa, Nana, Pop-Pop, Bubbe or Zayde, we are all interacting with our grandchildren differently as we face the challenges of social distancing.
By Ilene Federman, LCSW-C
The need to fit in never goes away. Over the years, many people depend on significant others to help manage these insecurities, but and when they are no longer here, it’s easy to revert back to old insecurities.
