At Capacity: If we can’t remember the things we read and watch and even loved, do they still “count”?
Everyone I know seems to be talking about their memory lately, how it isn’t what it used to be. Mine isn’t, and there’s some comfort in commiseration. Yes, we’re getting older, isn’t it something to observe, how we can no longer so easily recall names or events or what it was we were just about to say.
Habitat for Humanity Helps Seniors Age in Place
Did you know the Habitat for Humanity Aging in Place program helps older adults age at home and in communities of their choice? Their local Habitat affiliates will evaluate individual needs and provide critical home repairs, modifications, and community services specific to each homeowner’s lifestyle to preserve their home and independence.
A Psychologist Offers Advice On ‘Being There’ For Aging Parents
As our parents age, we find ourselves on a challenging emotional journey, one that often remains unspoken but deeply felt. It’s the journey of anticipatory grief, a complex mix of emotions and thoughts that arise as we witness our parents becoming older, weaker, and more frail. This concept, often overshadowed by post-loss grief, is equally devastating.
The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia.
Across the United States, millions of families are confronting a seemingly impossible question: When dementia changes a relative, how much should they accommodate their new personality and desires?