Dr. Eric B. Larson, a senior investigator at Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute, discusses how meaningful the act of reminiscence can be for older…
As we kick off the holiday season with Thanksgiving, we revisit past wisdom from caregiving consultant Linda Jenkins about how to celebrate the holidays with…
Trouble swallowing can be a slippery slope to a number of other health issues. Being Patient spoke to two experts in speech, language, eating…
This year, shifting family time to a digital space keeps older relatives safe while including them in the festivities — but just like real-life…
Thanksgiving approaches, a pandemic surges across the nation, and families are trying to figure out how to celebrate. Being Patient spoke with experts about…
Meals are often a time when friends and family gather. But older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, may be sitting…
“If someone has pre-dementia and on top of that they have apathy, their brain shrinks faster.” –Dr. Prasad Padala, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs…
