Karen watched the snow pile up in the driveway. Soon, she and her husband would no longer have to worry about shoveling or paying someone to do it.
And yet their move would soon be upon them. How would they manage with the weather being so ...
Creating a safe environment for a loved one with Alzheimer’s
I have a friend whose husband developed a form of cognitive illness in his mid-70s. From caring for him to making sure he took his medications, got to physician appointments and ate adequately, she had her hands full.
And evening, which ...
‘Pre-Hab’ 101: Maximizing your short-term rehabilitation
Last month I wrote about the value of short-term rehabilitation for people who experience a health emergency, a hospitalization or injury or who just otherwise need help in transitioning to safe living at home.
While short-term rehab ...
Five ways short-term rehab can promote a faster recovery
As a long-time executive director of senior living communities, I have seen firsthand the impact short-term rehabilitation can have on people’s health and wellness.
If you’re not familiar with short-term rehab, it offers older ...
Five engaging activities for older adults with cognitive issues
My daughter will always remember that one interaction.
My mother—her grandmother—had had a stroke and was doing rehab in a senior living community for the cognitive impairments that can accompany a stroke.
While we ...