When long-term care is needed, it can be stressful for a family. The decision itself carries a lot of emotion, and the financial figure connected to the care can be far more than a family can afford. In some instances, Medicaid is an option. Others choose to use a combination of resources, including savings and…
When there is a sudden accident or illness, it is possible to find yourself unexpectedly becoming a caregiver. It is a role many feel unprepared for, and if you are a caregiver to your spouse, you may find yourself now making all of the financial and medical decisions, ones you used to make with the…
People plan for their older years in different ways, but it is important to keep in mind that not everyone ages the same. Some may tell their friends and family members they plan to live alone without assistance, but what is true for one person may not be true for another. For example, just because…
A caregiving journal can be a powerful tool for a caregiver, meaning you are providing support to an individual who is ill, injured, or disabled. Being responsible for another can take a toll on a person’s mental health. Feelings of anxiety, depression, and resentment are all possible. There are ways to reduce your stress and…
It is natural to be fearful of an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. For this reason, many individuals avoid going to see a doctor for Alzheimer’s disease assessments, even when they have complaints about how their memory is functioning. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are frightening diseases for aging adults. All it takes is a few…
Many of you are members of what is referred to as the sandwich generation, meaning you are caring for children, or grandchildren, on one side and aging parents on the other. If this is true for you, you may benefit from a few self care tips. After all, you may be anxious and overtired as…
Are you seeking ways to reduce your risk of a stroke? A stroke happens when an area of your brain experiences interrupted or reduced blood flow, resulting in a loss of oxygen and nutrients to brain tissue in that area. Strokes are serious medical emergencies that can be life threatening. If you are ready to…
Unfortunately, senior fraud exists. It happens when an older adult is convinced to relinquish their assets to another person. Sometimes it is a stranger, but there are even examples of family members taking advantage of the senior citizens in their lives. There has been progress as regulators and legislators have taken note of senior fraud….
There are many resources for caregivers because they are needed, the daily life of a caregiver can be overwhelming, particularly if the caregiver feels alone and isolated. Caregiving can mean a variety of things, the term refers to taking care of the emotional and physical needs of a loved one at home, but the needs…
Everyone needs good food to be at their best physically and mentally, and staying aware of daily needs is important when it comes to older adults and nutrition. Developing nutrient deficiencies as one ages can lead to poor health and a lower quality of life, including depression. When moods are impacting your ability to take…
To provide support, education, and motivation to individuals having difficulty with life’s challenges, and to empower them to turn their life around so they can improve it with positive changes that will greatly influence their thoughts, feelings, and actions for the rest of their life.
Kendall E. Van Blarcom, Psy.M., (Retired)
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