Does your mom seem a little blue almost every time you talk to her? Is your dad spending a lot of time alone, watching television or staring out the window? If your parent or another…
Are you worried about your mom or dad—or another loved one who is living alone? Let’s say you are, and want to ask if he or she would consider moving to a care community. Chances…
Do you wish you or a loved one had more help around the house? Are you or a loved one feeling overwhelmed by tasks that need to be done to maintain your home? What about…
Download a printable PDF of this article The older we get, the more likely it becomes that we will live alone. Some people may experience the death of a spouse; others lose friends to illness…
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Where and how do you want to live as you grow older? Your answer may depend on your physical, mental and emotional needs. There is no magic bullet or time that will tell you when…
The GEMS model is part of the Positive Approach to Care Skills created by dementia expert Teepa Snow. The model shows that just as gemstones need different settings and care to shine, so do people.…
She began her career in a small country school in 1949 and taught for just a few years until she married. When her children got older, Anna Mae Witt became a school teacher in New…
If you are looking for helpful communication strategies and useful tools to add to your caregiving toolbox, look no further. A memory kit will help you spark a conversation, find an emotional connection, explore a…
The Face of Caring:Certified Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator Robin West at Cassia’s Cornerstone of Plymouth Certified Nursing Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator Robin West has been with Cornerstone Assisted Living and Memory Care for more than two…
