Drawing on our firsthand experience with the effects of mental health issues on a family, we focus our efforts on maximizing every...

Medical Power of Attorney (POA) is something each of us, no matter our age, should have. Frequently, people grant POA to their spouse,...

“I wish I had met you a few months ago.” I hear some variation of this phrase weekly from people I meet through both networking and...

You try to hide the feeling of being overwhelmed, however; caregiver burnout is serious and can lead to significant physical and mental...

When a diagnosis of dementia is made, the physician is pivotal in providing the knowledge and resources that are needed to care for the...

Can you develop depression when you are past some of the most stressful times of life? So, you’ve raised your children, achieved success...

While visiting with a friend who just lost his sister, he shared how difficult it was for him because his sister had chosen him (above...

People with advancing dementia lose the ability to make decisions for themselves. Their families need to make medical decisions for them....

You probably know that caring for a loved one with dementia won’t be easy, but these sometimes embarrassing and unfamiliar behaviors...