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April 28, 2020

Forgetfulness: Is it Covid-19, Normal Aging or Something Else?

In a world afflicted with the coronavirus, many of us are working from home, managing our lives under lockdown and worrying about the health and safety of ourselves, our families and our communities. We are all feeling a bit more stressed than we were just a few months ago, and this may be causing our memories to be a bit foggy. I seem to be misplacing my glasses and my phone more often and I can never keep track of which day it is. Stress can do that. It can impair your memory.

April 02, 2020

Being a Supportive Caregiver During COVID-19

Many of us are now working from home, keeping our social distance, worrying about our families (especially our older loved ones) and wondering when this will end. We are wondering when we can return to normal, all while trying to keep our stress and anxiety at a manageable level. Our older loves ones have the same stressors and anxieties. These anxieties are made worse by the new realities of isolation, inactivity and lack of routine. Isolation and the change in one’s routine can have negative mental and physical consequences.

January 09, 2020

Reflecting on 2019

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." - Oprah Winfrey Aside from the cold, I love the beginning of the new year. It provides a fresh start and a chance to look back on both the celebrations and challenges of 2019. It’s a time to reflect on what went well, what didn’t and how can we improve. We can apply this same reflection to caregiving. How did we do, both for ourselves and our older loved one? Where did we shine and where can we do better? Reflect back on 2019:

December 06, 2019

Caregiving and the Holidays

Caring for an older loved one can be stressful and challenging in the best of times. During the holiday season, the stresses and challenges can be overwhelming. With the holidays just around the corner and all the stress that comes with the season, it is important to take a moment and plan for what's ahead.