We’re All Stressed Out. Tips for Coping

We’re All Stressed Out. Tips for Coping

These are uncertain times: a pandemic, an economic depression, civil unrest. So much to worry about! There’s the constant anxiety about health: Those of us who work in healthcare face a much higher risk of contracting COVID-19. I worry about getting sick; I...
Horses Helping Seniors

Horses Helping Seniors

It’s well known that horses offer therapeutic benefits. New research is showing how they can help people with dementia and their caregivers. Thinking back, Gloria Passarella estimates her husband, Rich, has been in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s for about 10...
Holidays when a loved one has dementia?

Holidays when a loved one has dementia?

The holidays are coming. We all look forward to the feasts and family time. But what if you have a parent, elder or loved one who is struggling with the beginnings of dementia? What if you return to your family home and realize that Mom or Dad can no longer manage...
Fraud Alert: On the Phone

Fraud Alert: On the Phone

The Fraudsters are getting bolder. As an elder, you probably receive many unsolicited calls each day and someone is always trying to sell you something or in some way convince you to give them money! It’s an epidemic. BEWARE! Any time they ask for your social...