Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss / Interviews with Aging Experts / Mental Health Topics / Severe Mental Illness

Hallucinations, Delusions, & Antipsychotic Medications with Dr. Lisa Frank

December 11, 2019

  One of the most common questions y'all send to me and that I'm also asked frequently in my own practice with families are questions surrounding hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis.…

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December 11, 2019

Delirium / Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss / Interviews with Aging Experts / Medical & Health Care

Dementia, Delirium & When to Seek Medical Care with Dr. Lisa Frank

December 4, 2019

  One of the most complicated situations families that I work with are faced with has to do with older adults with dementia developing a delirium.   Is the dementia…

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December 4, 2019

Caregiving Tips / Deaf Older Adults & Families / Disability / End of Life / Grief & Loss / Helping Aging Parents / Interviews with Caregivers

The Most Inspiring End of Life Story Ever Told with MJ Grant

November 27, 2019

  In this second interview with MJ Grant, MJ shares the most intimate details of an end of life conversation she had with her dad, Manley "Mannie" Grant.   In…

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November 27, 2019

Caregiving Tips / Deaf Older Adults & Families / Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss / Disability / Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for Older Adults

Dementia Can Be Beautiful with MJ Grant and Her Mom, Carmen

November 20, 2019

In this first of a two-part interview,  I have the incredible honor of interviewing Mary Jane, "MJ", Grant about her experiences with caring for her mom with dementia. You may remember…

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November 20, 2019

Dementia / Alzheimer’s / Memory Loss

Dementia is NOT a Normal Part of Aging!

November 6, 2019

You’ve heard people say “she’s doing great! She’s old, but she’s all there!” or “he’s 90 and still so sharp!”   These statements about older adults make the assumption that…

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November 6, 2019

Caregiving Tips / Helping Aging Parents / Relationships

Talking With Your Partner About Moving Aging Parents In With You

October 30, 2019

The idea of moving your aging parents in with you is complicated and if you're facing this possibility AND you're in a relationship, this can up the ante of complications.…

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October 30, 2019

Caregiving Tips / Helping Aging Parents / Relationships

Why Is Moving Aging Parents In With You So Complicated?

October 23, 2019

The idea of moving your aging parents in with you is really complicated.  If you're facing this possibility AND you're in a relationship, this can up the ante of complications.…

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October 23, 2019

Caregiving Tips / Helping Aging Parents / Relationships

Moving Older Parents in With You? These 7 Tips Will Help

October 16, 2019

  A few weeks ago, I was featured in the Chicago Tribune in an article that had to do with how to go about making the decision to move your aging parents…

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October 16, 2019

Caregiving Tips / Driving / Stopping Driving / Helping Aging Parents

5 Safe Driving Recommendations for Older Adults!

August 28, 2019

  Driving is so important to older adults. It helps them to stay socially connected, helps them to experience independence, it reduces risk of depression and isolation, and so much…

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August 28, 2019

Caregiving Tips / Driving / Stopping Driving

Older Adults And Driving! Why Is Driving So Important To Seniors?

August 21, 2019

  Have you ever wondered about why driving is such a big deal to older adults? Well, today I’m gonna answer the age old question (see what I did there)…

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August 21, 2019

Helping Aging Parents

Knowing Activities of Daily Living Will Help You Care For Aging Parents

August 7, 2019

  Raise your hand if you’ve heard the term Activities of Daily Living, otherwise known as ADLs! Now, raise your hand if you’ve heard of term Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, also known…

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August 7, 2019

Caregiving Tips / Geriatric Care Managers/ Aging Life Care Experts / Helping Aging Parents / Professionals

What Is A Geriatric Care Manager?

August 4, 2019

Imagine you live in DC and your aging parent lives alone in Michigan and needs support and resources. You’ve been to visit your parent a few times to help get…

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August 4, 2019