Question: My wife was just diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. I want her to talk with me about planning ahead for her own care, but she says she would rather live in the moment and enjoy the time she has. How can I convince her to start making plans and talk with me about what [...]

Every time I go see my doctor, I forget to tell them something important or get my questions answered. How can I make sure I get what I need out of my doctor’s appointment? We naturally look to our doctor as an expert and expect them to provide us what we need. However, you must [...]

My friend is caring for her husband who has dementia and I can see she is feeling stressed. How can I help and support her? Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be an incredibly rewarding role, and yet we also know it can be a very stressful experience. The stresses of caring for [...]

I recently had a fall at home and now I am afraid it will happen again. I want you to know you are not alone. Falls become much more common as we age. In fact, one in four Americans over the age of 65 will fall each year. Every 11 seconds an older adult is [...]

I am not cooking anymore like I used to, and I find I am not eating regular meals. What are some good tips on how I can still eat well without cooking? Nutrition is hugely important for our health. Eating enough nutrients provides our bodies with energy and stamina. We can think about eating as [...]

Question: I made a New Year’s Resolution to be more active and am hoping to start volunteering. How do I know where to start looking for a place to volunteer? I commend you for your interest in volunteering. There has been a lot of research done on the benefits of volunteering. It can not only [...]

My daughter came to visit for Christmas and now she wants me to move to an assisted living. I don’t think I am ready for that and I prefer to stay in my own home. How do I explain that to her so she will understand? I often hear families struggling with this issue. The [...]

I am not feeling the holiday spirit like I used to. Instead of enjoying this time of year I am only thinking about all the things that used to be in my life that aren’t anymore! How can I get into the spirit? The “holiday spirit” means something different to each person. Perhaps in the [...]