I know a lot about this since I am from Buffalo NY and live in Virginia. I help my Mom who was widowed in January by working on organizing her finances, she feels better having things in one place,…
How to stay Young
As we become older, tasks can become more difficult, and life can seem to get harder. As we worry about this aging process and what it will do to us, here are eight easy things to keep in mind to…
Movie Wednesday Event
Do you have any caregivers taking care of mobile clients in Reston, Herndon, Sterling, Great Falls, Oakton area. Come out to a fun event on Wednesday. They could go for free to the free movie at Reston towncenter….comes with popcorn,…
Helping Aging Parents
As parents get older, things can become more challenging and it can become harder to communicate with them. As different things come up, life can seem to get more overwhelming and more difficult. Here are ten great tips to keep…
Ten Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia
Communicating with a loved one who has dementia is a huge challenge and takes lots of patience and love. There are times when it is difficult and frustrating to have the simplest conversation. On the Family Caregiver Alliance National Center on…
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s Disease has become a huge part of our society today, but has been able to stay a mystery as to what is the true cause to developing it. An article from the New York Times by Pam Belluck describes…
Making Aging Positive
Found a great article on aging by Linda Fried from The Atlantic, and how to not just stay alive, but actually live. Making Aging Positive Many of my older-adult patients wanted to make a difference in the world but, finding…
When we were young….
A friend sent me this…I love it! I don’t know who wrote it but it is soooo true. Back then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant…
Fall Protection Program March 17, 2016
The community fall prevention screening event at Congregation Beth Emeth is just around the corner. I have attached a printable flyer for your convenience. Please feel free to print or forward this flyer to anyone you might know. Just as…
Better Balance can prevent falls-From Sequoia Health and fitness
Better Balance Good Balance is Critical to a Long Life As you age, good balance is one of the key components to maintaining a healthy and independent lifestyle. Did you know that the #1 cause of accidental death in people…
