As seniors remain the most at-risk community for COVID-19, their caregivers have met the challenges of navigating adapted care plans, operating with reduced resources, and making difficult decisions head on. The hope: protecting those they love from an unfamiliar short-term threat, without long-term consequence. It’s a delicate balance, met by many already accustomed to supporting multiple […]

Taking the time to prep for your child’s pediatrician visit will make a positive impact in both your, and your child’s experience.  Here are a few ways to get the most out of your visit!   Lights, Camera… –  Write down your questions/concerns. Some concerns you have may need more time to discuss; make sure […]

Over the years as I worked in clinical and outpatient settings, I listened to people share their eating patterns, the timing of their meals, what they ate, how much they ate, the reasons they ate. The more I listened, the clearer it became that eating is a learned behavior we mirror based on family tradition, […]

Life is full of transitions. From a child’s first day of school to the launching of a young adult’s career to an older adult’s retirement party, these planned transitions can be filled with anticipation and excitement. Life often delivers unexpected transitions, too.  A natural disaster, a medical emergency, the loss of a job; these situations […]

My mother-in-law and I had a great 30 minute conversation about receiving home care versus other alternatives (like assisted living, group homes, and buy-in CCRC’s) when I was visiting over the holidays. It started off as a conversation about the costs associated with different types of care, and quickly evolved into a more philosophical discussion […]

According to research by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), near 90% of seniors are wanting to stay in their homes while they age. Many do not know, but aging at home is actually an option! Although it’s not recommended for everyone based on their overall health and required assistance, it may be the […]