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The Longevity Book is a surprisingly pleasant and easy read that is perfect to add to your summer reading list. It offers great tips on how to openly discuss our unique experience, which is so critical to our own perceptions of self-worth.
2023-10-01 17:57
Sometimes a barrier to providing care to a loved one with memory loss is no doubt the seemingly severed relationship that it causes. It creates so many questions within ourselves and many fe… Read More
2023-09-24 19:08
The relationship we share with our parents can be very complex. Love is unconditional but that doesn’t mean that relationships are smooth or even loving. Too often, adult children are… Read More
2022-07-19 13:30
We are excited to share the third and final interview in our Caregiving During COVID series. I truly enjoyed speaking with Millie and hearing about her caregiving journey with her mom during… Read More
2022-06-28 12:17
Jessica Guthrie is a full-time, millennial caregiver, advocate, educator, and non-profit senior executive. Jessica is the full-time caregiver of her mother who was diagnosed with Early… Read More
2022-06-25 20:03
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-t4vhn-125bd9a Jessica shares her experience working in an executive-level position and as a full-time caregiver to her mom during the pandemic. &n&hell…Read More
2022-06-07 13:30
Kris was a seasoned #familycaregiver when the pandemic started. She shares with us how the pandemic has impacted her and her Grams Mary's caregiving journey during and after the pandemic Read More
2022-05-31 16:00
2021-11-16 14:30
Little did I know when I posted The Benefits and Techniques of Gentle Chair Yoga with Sara Starr from Happy Yoga TV on January 14, 2020, that it would be our last post for nearly T… Read More
2020-01-14 15:00
Guest Post Author: Sarah Starr | https://www.happyyoga.tv/ What I Learned About Aging Gracefully with Gentle Chair Yoga Part of my journey as a yoga instructor was to share a modified yoga p… Read More
2020-01-07 15:00
Guest Post Author: Carly Cummings| MedicareLifeHealth.com Understanding the various parts of Medicare is important for caregivers. However, Medicare can seem daunting and dry. Let’s br… Read More
2019-12-17 15:00
Dear readers of The Upside to Aging, Do you ever feel as if you are in danger while crossing the street? Are the countdown times on crosswalk signals too short, causing you to rush across or… Read More
2019-12-12 15:00
Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, is the Director of Client Care Services for First Light Home Care of West Suburban Boston. She has more than 20 years of experience in working with seniors. Wend… Read More
2019-12-10 15:00
By: Joni Streit Website: www.jonistreitphotography.com This is Part Two to Read Part One click here The call came on a Monday in March of 2015. A room was available in my top cho… Read More
2019-12-05 15:00
I’m proud to be working with the American Cleaning Institute to help spread the word about their #PacketsUp campaign for laundry room safety. All opinions expressed are… Read More
2019-12-03 15:00
By: Joni Streit Website: www.jonistreitphotography.com My journey to caregiving was a reluctant one. I’ll just say it. I did NOT want to be The Person for my mom and dad. A difficult c… Read More
2019-11-26 15:00
By: Lauren Dykovitz Website: https://lifeloveandalzheimers.com/ My mom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in July 2010 at the age of 62. I was 25 years old and new… Read More
2019-11-19 15:00
2011 was the year my life was uprooted in an instant. The year before, mom had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. While hearing this diagnosis was scary, the reality of her… Read More
2019-11-14 15:00
This is a sponsored post by byACRE in support of their North American launch of the Carbon Ultralight. All reviews and opinions expressed in this post are based on my personal view. Part of… Read More
2019-11-12 15:00
www.caregiversneedsomecaretoo.com Instagram: @caregiversneedsomecaretoo When asked to write about my caregiver journey my instinct is to talk about how I got burnt out, learned to take… Read More
2019-11-11 15:00
We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America by Mary Whyte We the People goes beyond the heroic archetype soldiers and veterans hold. Instead, artist Mary Whyte celebrates the roles these… Read More
2019-11-05 15:00
honestemily.com instagram @honest.emily Being fearlessly independent, myself and my father are incredibly similar. I live in London after he dropped me off for university 8 years ago an… Read More
2019-10-22 14:00
I had such a pleasant conversation with Cailey Massey, owner of Artfull Aging. Art programs in Long Term Care is a vital creative outlet for older adults living in these communities. I can a… Read More
2019-10-15 14:00
Share your #caregiving story with us. The Upside to Aging is hosting a new series that will run from November 1st through January 1st that shares individual caregiver’s stori… Read More
2019-10-08 14:00
I had so much fun learning about Natalie Coley’s new pen pal platform seniorsandsoldiers.com. Natalie was searching for a way to give back to her community and realized that ther… Read More
2019-10-01 14:00
I’m proud to be working with the American Cleaning Institute to help spread the word about the #PacketsUp campaign for laundry room safety. All opinions expressed are my own. Care… Read More
2019-08-16 14:00
Caregiving Both Ways is Available Amazons #1 New Release in Dementia Caregiving Both Ways is now available for purchase and I was deeply humbled this morning when I woke up to the news… Read More
2019-08-13 14:00
Guest Post Author Rebecca Greene, MSW, LSW Imagine that you’re 85, and recently moved from your hometown on the West Coast clear across the country, to be close to adult children and g… Read More
2019-08-06 14:00
Joe Carella is the Executive Director of the Scandinavian Charitable Society of Greater Boston; the parent company of the Scandinavian Living Center and Scandinavian Cultural… Read More
2019-07-23 14:00
Valoria Walker founded Aging Adult Services LLC., dba Doula By Destiny to increase the awareness of end of life care options and diminish the gaps of care patients and their family members f… Read More
2019-07-16 14:00
Caregiving Both Ways releases on 8/15/19 But we are too excited to wait!!! Read a FREE chapter before it comes out! Click Here for FREE Chapter Preorder your copy of Caregiving Bo… Read More
2019-06-25 14:00
I can’t believe we are in June! The time has surely flown by, and I am excited to share a reflection of what’s been happening over the past year. Year three in the Up… Read More
2019-05-14 14:00
The Upside to Aging is excited to announce the upcoming release of Guide Book Caregiving Both Ways! Amazon.com, release: August 15, 2019 Preorder your copy today at Amazon.com! Caregiv… Read More
2019-04-23 14:00
Originally posted August 2, 2016 Leading experts in the field – AARP, the CDC, and the National Institute on Aging – have all told us that 90% of people have expressed… Read More
2019-04-16 14:00
Guest Post Author: Fiona S Giles | www.fionasgileswriting.com Human beings are about 60% water. We need to replace that water regularly; 6-8 glasses a day and more in hot weather. Most of us… Read More
2019-03-26 14:00
Guest Post Author: Traci Magus | Dunes Properties At some point in your life, retirement probably seemed like a faraway dream. Now that you’re no longer working a 9-5 and have finally… Read More
2019-03-19 14:00
Guest Post Author: Jordan Wingate | Grace Ridge Retirement Community March is National Nutrition Month! Making informed food decisions and developing sound eating habits is an importan… Read More
2019-03-05 15:00
Thank you Feedspot Blog Reader for the recent recognition of our YouTube Channel. We are so excited the Let’s Talk, Aging series is among such great Aging Youtube Channels!… Read More
2019-02-26 15:00
Guest Post Author: Sharad Chhakara | Safe Home for Elderly An annual trip to your grandparents to celebrate Christmas is a perfect time to make sure our older relatives… Read More
2019-02-19 15:00
Guest Post Author: Paula Casey | Walsh Brothers Shoes Foot problems are especially common in older adults. However, it can be easy to prevent these by taking some simple precautio… Read More
2019-02-05 15:00
Guest Post Author: Dr. Michael Donaldson |Hallelujah Diet Most people agree that a healthy life is a happy life. Healthy individuals feel positive, vibrant, and energized. The opposite… Read More
2019-01-29 15:00
Guest Post Author: Otway Russo, P.C. | The Law Offices of Otway Russo, P.C. As our society continues to grow older, a reality that many Americans will face is the need to move into a n… Read More
2019-01-22 15:00
Guest Post Author: K.A. Wisniewski | http://projectorperiod.com/ We are now officially into the winter season. Some parts of the country face cold winds and heavy snow, and… Read More
2019-01-15 15:00
Guest Post Author: Danielle K. Roberts | Boomer Benefits Before entering Medicare, many people expect it will be free. They often don’t expect to pay for coverage. The reas… Read More
2019-01-08 15:00
I had an insightful conversation with Mike Belleville in the latest Let’s Talk, Aging interview as he shares his post-diagnosis journey living with Lewey Body Dementia. He discus… Read More
2018-12-18 15:00
Guest Post Author: Chris Harper | The Arbor Company The average person gainsabout a pound every holiday season. It takes an average of five months to lose this holiday weight… Read More
2018-12-11 15:00
Maintaining senior dental health isn't easy. Here are a few tips to help you along the way, whether you're an elderly caregiver or a senior yourself Read More
2018-11-13 15:00
I started the Upside to Aging for several reasons, but none more important than my belief that every family caregiver deserves the chance to get to know their loved one with dementia during… Read More
2018-10-30 14:00
Check out more at http://neatsheets4eats.com! The Senior Living Industry has discussed the need for a culture change for over ten years, and yet in each new Care Home I’ve worked… Read More
How Can We Plan For The Future? Designing For Older Adults, Livable Communities, And Aging In Place.
2018-10-16 14:00
The other day as I was out shopping a woman fell just outside of a department store. The step out front of the store was barely painted, and the store did very little to come to her aid. In… Read More
2018-10-02 14:00
This week I wanted to re-visit one of our original blog posts on social isolation. Too often, I hear of older adults living on their own without the proper social supports to keep them… Read More
2018-09-25 14:00
As an activities professional it is difficult not to know of the Colorado-based Tech company changing the ways Senior Living provides engagement to their residents. I’ve long awaited f… Read More
2018-09-18 14:00
Guest Post Author: Felicia Gross, LMSW | Flow With Fe This month we get a two-in-one special for older adults, and we LOVE it! September is observed as both Healthy Aging Month and Fall… Read More
2018-09-11 14:00
Over the past two years, I have come across so many excellent resources for family caregivers. The aging services genuinely understand the hard work and dedication that goes into being… Read More
2018-08-28 14:00
First Posted on Sixty and Me Society today is all about giving. Giving your time to a job, offering resources to a cause, giving your attention to the needs of family and friends. And… Read More
2018-08-21 14:00
Moving is just a part of life. Some of us will move more than others, and some will move farther away than others. But, at one time or another, we’ve probably all had this… Read More
2018-08-14 14:00
Last month I had the incredible opportunity to be a guest on Eldercare Expert Diane Berardi’s show Parents Are Hard to Raise. It was such a fun experience discussing the wo… Read More
2018-08-07 14:00
Guest Post Author: Cindy Greenfield | LinkedIn When it comes to senior living, there is no doubt you may have wondered who that old guy glaring at you in the mirror every morning you wake up… Read More
2018-07-31 14:00
Medication Management! Medication management is a critical part of a caregivers duty. 60% of older adults who manage their medication do so improperly, and 76 percent are more likely t… Read More
2018-07-24 14:00
What We Have Been Up To! This past year was an exciting one for the blog (and for me!). Through this blog, I’ve been able to speak with so many amazing people working for the bettermen… Read More
2018-07-17 14:00
Guest Post Author: Adam Pike | SuperCarers Top 5 Tips For How to Discuss Care with a Parent Throughout our lives, there are some conversations that we just don’t want to have. Like &ls&hell…Read More
2018-07-10 14:00
First Published on Sixty and Me What is a staycation and how can it make caregiving during the summer easier? Let me explain. Do you care for someone living with Dementia or Alzhei… Read More
2018-07-03 14:00
Guest Post Author: Anne Harris | londonlive-incare.com The attitude we have towards our parents will no doubt change over the course of a lifetime. When we are in our twenties and thi… Read More
2018-06-26 14:00
Guest Post Author: Preeya D’Mello | Repisodic Many people require follow-up care after leaving the hospital to help in the recovery from an injury, illness, or surgical procedure… Read More
2018-06-19 14:00
If asked, many people would consider going to the bathroom as a fundamental human right. It is just part of what makes us human, and because of this, I think we all can sometimes take… Read More
An Interview With Kathryn Harrison And Jaclyn Guenette Illustrator And Author Of I Smile For Grandpa
2018-06-13 14:02
I had an enjoyable chat with Jaclyn Guenette and Kathryn Harrison to discuss their recently released children’s book I Smile for Grandpa. I Smile for Grandpa is a… Read More
2018-06-05 14:02
I had a fantastic conversation with Gary Joseph LeBlanc on the standards of Dementia Care Training in Hospital and LTC settings. He offered incredible insight and even provided us… Read More
2018-05-29 14:00
Guest Post Author: Travis Friot | Yoga for Health and Aging For starters, let’s debunk some common myths about this practice. Yoga is for everyone. A lot of peop… Read More
2018-05-22 13:59
Guest Post Author: Patrick McShane | New Pond Village Retired Baby Boomers Impact Spring Selling Season The national real estate market remains strong, and this spring’s selling season… Read More
2018-05-16 14:00
Emerging Professionals are the Future of Long-Term Care In the Aging Services, the growing needs of Long-Term Care is a hot topic. The solutions that the field develops today are our respons… Read More
2018-05-08 14:00
I was thrilled to be included as a panel member of the #TalkingTime debate hosted by GE Healthcare, which corresponded with the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) 2018 Annual Meeting in Los… Read More
2018-05-02 14:00
Guest Post Author: James Buesing | Momentum Life Why volunteering is a great activity for aging adults A common worry of retirees is finding ways to bring more meaning to their life. Career… Read More
2018-04-24 14:13
There can be a feeling of guilt associated with moving your loved ones into a care home. Often, they have never discussed or planned on their preference for end-of-life care, and as their ca… Read More
2018-04-18 14:00
Guest Post Author: Jackie Gutierrez | St. Paul’s Senior Services The Benefits of Animal Therapy for Seniors There are many ways that senior men and women can go about improving their h… Read More
2018-04-11 14:00
I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy, how to #FindYourHealthy and #DiscoverCVS. All opinions expressed are my own, and all prod… Read More
2018-04-04 14:00
Last week, I spoke with Richard (Rick) O. Weijo, Ph.D. Author of Remember Me: Creating & Leaving an Inspiring and Memorable Legacy. During the interview, we discussed what life… Read More
2018-04-03 14:00
Guest Post Author: Preeya D’Mello | Repisodic One of the most challenging experiences in caregiving can be managing the recovery process after a loved one has been discharged from… Read More
2018-03-27 14:00
Guest Post Author: Ben Atkinson-Willes | Active Minds Globally, the numbers of people living with dementia are predicted to increase from 50 million in 2017 to over 125 million in 2050… Read More
2018-03-21 14:00
The Power of Notetaking It seems simple, but notetaking can be your number one tool in caregiving. A significant decline in the health of older adults will often bring with it a ton of… Read More
2018-03-20 14:00
This week I sat down with Meg LaPorte, a freelance writer and communications consultant, adjunct instructor at UMBC’s Erickson school, and founder of Age In America. She serves as dire… Read More
2018-03-13 14:05
Guest Post Author: Marie Villeza| ElderImpact.org As parents settle into old age, their children take responsibility. This may include caring for a parent from a distance. According to the N… Read More
2018-03-12 14:00
I sat down with Kate DeBartolo to learn about the Institute for Healthcare Improvements initiative, the Conversation Project. Kate DeBartolo, National Field Director, has worked at The… Read More
2018-03-06 15:00
I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy, how to #FindYourHealthy and #DiscoverCVS. All opinions expressed are my own, and all prod… Read More
2018-03-05 14:57
I had a fabulous discussion with the AlzAuthor’s team this week. These five amazing women all have their own personal journey’s with Alzheimer’s and have join forces… Read More
2018-02-27 15:00
Guest Post Author: Erin Young | Evergreen Matcha While growing older opens the doors to many freedoms – travel, the pursuit of passions, and time spent with loved ones &ndash&hell…Read More
2018-02-26 15:00
This week I sat down with author, writer, blogger, and consultant on aging and senior issues, Carol Bradley Bursack to discuss her book and her own personal journey as a family caregiver. He… Read More
2018-02-20 15:00
Guest Post Author: Delores Brenedt | SP Solutions Care Research suggests that after the age of 70 our financial decision-making abilities can decline rapidly. Year-round, especially du… Read More
2018-02-19 14:38
I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Joyce Williams also known as “Grandma Williams” on her journey to becoming a first-time blogger at 80! Joyce is a fantastic exam… Read More
2018-02-13 14:43
Guest Post Author: JJ Koll | https://courtyardatmttabor.com/
When it comes to elderly care, there is one thing which calls for greater attention. Yes, you guessed it right- the meal. Whateve… Read More
2018-02-06 15:00
I’m proud to be working with CVS Pharmacy to help spread the word about #BetterHealthMadeEasy, how to #FindYourHealthy and #DiscoverCVS. All opinions expressed are my own, and all prod… Read More
2018-01-30 14:30
Some people have a strong affiliation either for or against the use of terms of endearment. They either love it or hate it, and the middle area of when their use is appropriate is grey. When… Read More
2018-01-24 15:00
Guest Post Author: Danny W. Pettry, II, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CTRS | www.DannyPettry.com
A Review of Sandra Parker, Carol Will, and Cherly Bruke’s (1989) Activities for the Elderl… Read More
2018-01-17 15:00
Guest Post Author: Chris Golen| thecommonsinlincoln.com
Discussing Quality of Life with Your Aging Parents
Living a long, happy and healthy life is something we desire, not only for ou… Read More
2018-01-10 15:00
Guest Post Author: Angela Stringfellow | Caregiver Homes
There’s tons of advice offering relaxation strategies to help caregivers cope with stress, but what about those moments wh… Read More
2018-01-03 15:32
A well-known and yet hurtful reality of dementia or Alzheimer’s is the forgetfulness and memory loss that can occur. Memory loss is particularly difficult for family members to c… Read More
2017-12-27 15:00
Guest Post Author: Kristen Heller
As we grow older, we realize that our parents need our attention now more than ever before. Forget about your teenage years when everything they did seemed… Read More
2017-12-18 15:00
Guest Post Author: John Stuart | angelcarers.com
If your loved one requires round-the-clock care, but they’re reluctant to leave their lifelong home, then hiring a live-in carer could… Read More
2017-12-11 15:00
Guest Post Author: Toby Dean | UKsMobility
Growing older means different things to different individuals. While some associate aging with wisdom, grace, and satisfaction, others keep cl… Read More
2017-12-04 14:39
The Millenial Caregiver
I am a Millenial. Born in 1987, I am right on the cusp of the generation shift, and over the past couple of years, I’ve noticed a distinct change in the type… Read More
Tis The Season: Manage The Holidays To Dos While Caring For Your Loved One With Dementia Like A Pro!
2017-11-16 14:55
The holiday season is upon us! How did November get here so quickly? I wanted to write a short piece so to not to add to your already mad rush of preparations. This time of year… Read More
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