New Years
How Storytelling at Thanksgiving Can Give Elders A Happier Family Holiday
storytelling at Thanksgiving using memories, helps children look forward to life- what is fun, what is scary, what never to do–it helps elders look back on their life. It gives both elders and kids people a chance to socialize ( and enjoy a turkey dinner in this case) as they tell their story.
Read MoreThe Holiday Season is Upon Us & Can Be Caregiver Hell
The Holiday Season is upon us. Thanksgiving, Hannukkah, and Christmas are all coming up when families gather around ritual gatherings. Adult children can notice their aging parents’ struggling with memory, and speech, and preparing those ritual meals. Then midlife siblings may be alarmed by any behaviors that threaten the normal order they always experienced.
Read MoreThe 2 Deadliest US Sites of COVID-19 Nursing Homes & Prisons
So what is the connection between the viral spread of COVID-19 in nursing homes and prisons- 6 feet? Prisoners and residents, in nursing homes, and prisons cannot social distance. Jails and prisons have human beings crammed together with no choice.
Read MoreTrouble on The Tracks -11 New Year Resolutions For Aging Parent Worries
Here are some suggestions that you might consider as New Years resolutions. It’s not “go on a diet,” but what you should do after the holiday with your parents, when you spotted red flags that made you worry about your aging mom or dad. Here is the entire list of resolutions you might make for a in a January visit to your parents
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