January 5, 2023
There's a phenomenon that occurs as we age that we actually become more resilient over time. That in fact, the experience of moving through adversity and managing emotional storms, losses,…
April 13, 2022
Assisted living and long-term care communities have a duty to ensure that residents’ rights of sexual autonomy and self-determination are honored and equally have a duty to protect residents from…
March 30, 2022
Love, intimacy, and sexuality are important aspects for people living with dementia and their intimate partners. A growing body of research tells us that the majority of older nursing…
March 23, 2022
People with dementia have rights, including the right to sexual expression. To understand sexual expression among people with dementia, we must become familiar with sexual expression among older adults in…
October 7, 2021
The stories of deaf older adults and their families need to be shared and heard. For the past couple of years, I have been following and sharing the story of…
June 15, 2021
By 2034, there will be more adults 65 and older than children under the age of 18. Approximately 1 in 4 of older adults experiences a mental health condition, including…
May 19, 2021
Have you been struggling to engage your sibling in your aging parent's care? Perhaps you reach out and they don't respond. Perhaps they refuse to help. In this article I…
May 13, 2021
As helpers and caregivers it can be difficult to take a break and give ourselves grace to engage in our own self-care practice. Research shows that caregivers have higher rates…
March 30, 2021
Over 75% of adults with developmental disabilities live at home with family. There is a growing population of aging caregivers of adults with developmental disabilities, in part due to increased…
March 29, 2021
If you have an aging parent who is a primary caregiver it can be hard to know what to say and do. Caregivers, especially spouses, may be hesitant to ask…
March 17, 2021
Understanding the role transitions along the caregiver's journey will help you to gain clarity with the common struggles and what you can do about them. Knowing that you’re not alone…
February 23, 2021
Helping aging parents move into a senior living or assisted living environment can be overwhelming, and emotions can easily escalate. Here are 12 tips for managing those emotions during difficult…
