April 18, 2025 Five Wishes vs a Healthcare PoA in ArizonaFive Wishes has many features in common with a traditional Healthcare PoA. But, there are differences too. So, which should you use?
April 11, 2025 The Role of Five Wishes for Advance Care PlanningFive Wishes is a powerful tool that makes advance care planning much easier. Read on to see what it offers.
April 4, 2025 A Comprehensive Guide to Dementia Advance Care PlanningDementia advance care planning is a critical and often overlooked topic, one that can make a big difference to comfort and wellbeing.
March 28, 2025 How to Talk to Aging Parents About End-of-Life PlanningEnd-of-life planning is a crucial way to think about the future. But, how do you talk to aging parents about this? How do you get them to plan?
March 14, 2025 What is Decision Making Capacity? Why Does it Matter?Capacity is a common term in advance term in advance planning. But, what does it mean and how does it affect you?
March 7, 2025 How to Protect a Loved One When You’re Not the PoAFamily members who aren’t healthcare proxies can often feel powerless. So, how do you protect your loved one when your power is limited?
March 1, 2025 An Introduction to Advance Care Planning for DementiaAdvance care planning for dementia is an easily overlooked aspect of advance planning, but it’s crucial given the prevalence of dementia.
February 28, 2025 Best Practices for Advance Care PlanningTo get the most out of advance care planning, it’s important to think about the best practices and the specific outcomes you want.
February 21, 2025 Are Advance Directives Always Accepted?Despite their legal standing, advance directs aren’t always accepted. Today, we’re looking at potential issues and how you can avoid them.
September 23, 2024 The Hidden Costs of Dying at HomeDying at home is the ideal for many people. Yet, doing so isn’t always the positive experience you might hope for.
December 22, 2023 The Intersection of Dementia and Spirituality at End of LifeThe connection between dementia and spirituality has the ability to make your loved one’s final passage easier – providing peace to you also.
May 10, 2023 End-of-Life Dementia Conversations: Their Importance and How to Have ThemDespite seeming difficult and even terrifying, end-of-life dementia conversations are incredibly important for everyone.
October 24, 2022 What Is Virtual Hospice? (and other crucial hospice questions)Hospice is often under-discussed and misunderstood. So, what is it anyway? How does it work? And, what is virtual hospice?
August 15, 2022 What They Don’t Tell You About Hospice CareWhile hospice comes with many benefits, there are also some problems with hospice care that need to be addressed.
August 5, 2022 Is Hospice at Home a Good Idea?Hospice at home is a powerful idea. It’s also something that needs to be carefully considered, as there are some issues as well.
March 1, 2025 An Introduction to Advance Care Planning for DementiaAdvance care planning for dementia is an easily overlooked aspect of advance planning, but it’s crucial given the prevalence of dementia.
August 5, 2024 The Practice and Dangers of Hiding Dementia SymptomsHiding dementia symptoms is a surprisingly common practice among seniors and it is a behavior that is actually associated with some pretty significant risks.
June 26, 2024 How to Keep an Aging Parent with Dementia SafeSupporting an aging parent with dementia can seem overwhelming, yet there are many straightforward practical ways you can help them.
June 15, 2024 Aging Parents With Dementia – When Is It Time For Memory Care?Dementia is complex and presents differently in each person. So, how do you know when it’s time for memory care?
April 21, 2024 How to Recognize Signs of Pain in People With DementiaPeople with dementia often cannot express themselves well. However, they’ll still display some signs of pain.
February 5, 2024 Do Dementia Patients Know They Are Dying?Dementia has dramatic impacts on people, but what does this mean for death? Do dementia patients know they are dying?
January 29, 2024 Do People With Dementia Know They Have It?Dementia can be a scary diagnosis. So, what does it look like from the inside? Do people with dementia know they have it?
January 5, 2024 How Facilities Can Promote the Best Outcomes for Seniors with DementiaPerson-centered dementia care, validation, and other approaches are powerful tools for effective dementia care, even among agitated seniors.
December 29, 2023 How Caregivers Can Protect Seniors from Dementia Medication AbuseMedication abuse is an issue in a surprising number of facilities. Families need to take steps to protect their loved ones.
August 1, 2023 Why Do Older People Get Mean?Have you ever asked yourself – why do older people get mean? There’s a surprising number of reasons for this behavior change.
March 20, 2023 How To Have Difficult Conversations With Aging ParentsTalking to seniors can seem overwhelming, especially when they’re your parents. These strategies can all make life easier.
March 15, 2023 How to Deal with Irrational Elderly ParentsIrrational elderly parents can be incredibly frustrating. So, how do you engage with them well – without compromising your own needs?
January 16, 2023 Can I Refuse to Care for an Elderly Parent?Caring for an elderly parent often feels like an obligation. But, is it really and can you refuse to provide care? Is doing so ever okay?
May 27, 2022 The Best Responses When Aging Parents Expect Too MuchIt’s never easy when aging parents expect too much. So, how can you support them without burning out yourself?
May 20, 2022 What to Do When Your Elderly Mother Wants Constant AttentionIt’s never fun when your elderly mother wants constant attention. Should you try to meet her wishes or is it time to pull back?
April 22, 2022 7 Expert Tips for Setting Boundaries with Toxic ParentsSetting boundaries with toxic parents is essential and can also be incredibly difficult. In this post, we show you how to do so and reclaim your life.
January 31, 2022 Responding To The Guilt of Moving Away from Elderly ParentsThe guilt of moving away from elderly parents often keeps us in place. Thankfully, there are ways through this guilt.
December 27, 2021 How To Set Healthy Boundaries for CaregiversSetting good boundaries for caregivers doesn’t need to be difficult. Let us show you how to go about it and why you should.
