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It’s more than your family tree: Making Family History Month meaningful for seniors
by Katie Wright | Oct 13, 2021 | family support, activities for seniors, resources on aging
Family History Month has been a national October celebration for the last 20 years. It’s a great...
The surprising benefits of creativity for healthy aging
by Katie Wright | Sep 28, 2021 | family support, activities for seniors, resources on aging
If you are an older adult, you already know about the standard elements of healthy aging. You...
Preventing falls: A guide for older adults and their caregivers
by Katie Wright | Sep 22, 2021 | family support, Fall Hazards, Paid caregiving, fall prevention
The first day of fall is September 22, 2021.
How caregivers can help prevent hospital delirium
by Katie Wright | Sep 15, 2021 | family support, Family caregiving, dementia support
I recently learned about hospital delirium when my 92-year-old friend suffered it. Her condition...
Coping with loss: How anticipatory grief affects caregiver well-being
by Katie Wright | Sep 06, 2021 | family support, Family caregiving, dealing with grief
The topic is loss. If you’re a caregiver you’re familiar with loss because you’re dealing with a...
What caregivers should know about empathy and their own mental health
by Katie Wright | Aug 30, 2021 | mental health, family support, Family caregiving
If you’re a family caregiver you know that empathy is an important element of the support you...
How seniors can improve their health and happiness by reading
by Katie Wright | Aug 24, 2021 | mental health, healthy living seniors
To my senior friends: reading is good for you. Books aren’t just entertaining; they’re also great...
6 Ways family caregivers can get the rest they need
by Katie Wright | Aug 20, 2021 | mental health, family support, Family caregiving
Get some sleep. Take it easy. Put your feet up and relax.