I have heard from my clients hundreds of times how their loved one(s) are very hard of hearing yet they refuse to wear their hearing aids! I am always perplexed as to why anyone would intentionally make it difficult to communicate by refusing to utilize their hearing aids? [Read more…]
I am sure each of us knows someone that has contracted the COVID-19 virus, perhaps even lost someone to it. Most of the population who contracts the virus does not require hospitalization. When should you consider a trip to the emergency room, and what should you expect? [Read more…]
In a recent study 45% of people found moving to be as stressful as a breakup or divorce. I am thinking to myself, how is that even possible, but then again, I have lived in the same home since 1993. I remember moving often as a child, and sure it was not what I would describe as fun or exciting! [Read more…]
Many people are aware of the Aide and Attendance program through the Veteran’s Administration but few, including myself until recently, have heard of a new in-home care program. [Read more…]
Change means to make (someone or something) different; alter or modify. The meaning is straight forward yet it can cause a great deal of anxiety and stress for many people, especially older adults. Death, Divorce, Moving, Illness/Injury, and Job Loss are the five most significant changes affecting us today. [Read more…]