Tag Archives: dementia
Car Talk: How to Have a Caring Conversation About Safe Driving with Your Aging Parent
For teens it’s a given: drive safely or lose the car keys. But if your parents’ driving skills are slipping due to age or infirmity, the conversation can get pretty dicey. Driving is a mark of personal independence, a way … Continue reading
Memory Cafés Abound in Massachusetts
You’ll find them in coffee houses, museums or other community organizations. Memory cafés are safe, welcoming spaces for people living with forgetfulness or other cognitive challenges, as well as their families and friends. Some memory cafés invite guest artists, others … Continue reading
Should Mom Move In With You? The Answer Isn’t Obvious
For some families, it’s a no-brainer. Mom or Dad can’t live alone anymore. Time to give back for all those years of care and support, and make room for your aging parent in your home. To do otherwise would be … Continue reading
How to Help Your Aging Parent Travel Safely to That Special Family Event
It’s that time of year when weekend calendars are jammed with graduations, weddings, award celebrations and other special family get-togethers. You want to include your aging parent in the festivities. But what happens when Mom or Dad lives farther away … Continue reading
Don’t Miss “A Map Through the Maze” on May 23
Celebrating its 25th year on May 23, A Map Through the Maze, a practical-based Alzheimer’s and dementia care conference sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter, offers professionals a unique opportunity to learn current and cutting edge information on a … Continue reading