Resources
Family Caregivers Guide
Emotional-Spiritual Issues
Finding the balance between grief and hope. Coming to terms with spirituality and family discord
Living with Serious Illness
Day-to-day tips and insights for living well with cancer, chf, copd and dementia
Helping a parent navigate widowhood
When your parent loses their spouse, both of you are navigating an unfamiliar emotional landscape. Offering a listening ear, supporting new routines, and gently encouraging social connection can help ease the transition. And as you help your parent through their grief, remember to take care of your own feelings too.
Preparing for cataract surgery
June is Cataract Awareness Month. Cataract is one of the most common visual impairments and can cause progressive vision loss in older adults. Luckily, the surgery to treat it is very safe and effective. Still, a little prep goes a long way in ensuring comfort and success for your loved one.
Communicating with aphasia
June is Aphasia Awareness Month. Communication is a basic human need—but for those living with aphasia, finding the right words can be a daily challenge. When a stroke or brain injury creates problems with language, you have to get creative about ways to communicate: try gestures, drawings, even apps that can help with speech exercises.