Q: What is the point of making New Year’s resolutions if I know nothing will change? All the things I want to change I have no control over, like my health or my mobility. A: Finding ways to envision the next year with hope and gratitude is not always something that comes easy. When you [...]
A few weeks ago, I had a two-day stay in the hospital. I’m OK, but my eyes were opened by the changes I saw since my last visit to the emergency room three years ago. I want to share what I experienced on the chance that it might be helpful to others. First, I was [...]
Q: I know many people are having regular holiday gatherings because they are vaccinated and feel safe now. But my neighbor has disabilities and told me she doesn't feel safe gathering in a large group, so she is staying home alone. How can I support her, so she does not feel so lonely? A: People [...]
The year 2022 sounds like something out of a futuristic science fiction movie. It is hard to believe this is the year upon us, especially after all we have been through. The New Year is often a time to reflect and move forward in our lives. It feels like an opportunity to reset and make [...]
Recently I met a lovely 75-year-old gentleman who retired several years ago. I will call him Tim. As Tim and I talked about his life, I came to understand he had a very small social network. Tim’s day consisted of a lot of television watching and “some puttering around” with his tools. While Tim did [...]
Q: My husband does so much for me now that I am getting frailer. I cannot even cook or clean like I used to, and it makes me feel so guilty. How can I still maintain my relationship even when he has become like my caregiver? A: Guilt is a very common feeling and one [...]
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support and education for seniors and family caregivers, will present a three-part virtual seminar titled “Shaping Your Last Chapter.” The seminar will be held via Zoom from 2:00-3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, Tuesday, January 25, and Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Part 1, which will be [...]
Senior Concerns, as part of its commitment to provide support for family caregivers of aging loved ones, will present an online workshop via Zoom titled “Dealing with Dementia” on Thursday, January 20 and Friday, January 21, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The two-part workshop will provide effective strategies for dealing with dementia behaviors. [...]
Q: I visited my mother over Thanksgiving, and I noticed memory changes that worried me. How do I know if she has real memory problems and may need more help? A: It is not uncommon to notice changes over the holidays. Often, it has been a while since seeing the loved one in person, and [...]
