The Ascent

For most, caregiving is new territory. It is an enormous responsibility that must be addressed along with all of life’s other important duties like family, home, and work. Even with…

One of the most difficult symptoms of dementia for those who suffer from it and for their loved ones is the behavioral changes caused by the disease. As the brain…

The fear of falling is not unfounded. A significant fall can ruin the independence of an elderly adult at home. Understanding fall prevention in the elderly and finding ways to…

Depression is a clinical condition that is much more than feeling sad. It is a medical condition that affects the brain and makes it difficult for a person to feel…

Is your elderly loved one unable or unwilling to pursue the activities that once brought them joy? Here’s a four-step process you can use to help them re-engage: Your mom…

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the difficult challenges associated with aging? Is your responsibility to care for a loved one becoming unmanageable? You are not alone, as it is normal…

Caring for someone with dementia can be quite challenging. In its early stages, dementia may appear as mild cognitive impairment, characterized by confusion, impaired judgment and forgetfulness. However, as time…

Ever since her father passed away last year, Jayne has tried to talk with her 75-year-old mother about how she’s managing her personal finances. “I’m fine,” is all Jayne’s mother…

Understanding dementia and how it relates to memory loss isn’t easy. However, managing dementia behaviors and understanding how it affects understanding (cognition), anger and judgment are very difficult for most…

As the United States grapples with the realities of its large and aging Baby Boom generation, other countries are experiencing similar demographic trends.  China, for instance, will have an over-65…