When Emma Yang was 7 or 8 years old, her grandmother became increasingly forgetful. Over the next few years, those memory problems, caused by early Alzheimer’s disease, worsened. Yang, who learned to code at an early age, decided to create an app to help. In her app under development, called Timeless, Alzheimer’s patients can scroll through photos [...]
Families often call me when they don’t know what do to next. They know that they need help because they are feeling overwhelmed and health or safety issues are escalating, but they don’t know exactly what would help them. A comprehensive assessment is a way for a family to get a better understanding of the [...]
Caring for a loved one can be one of the most selfless and compassionate acts that you can do for another person. It can also be incredibly challenging, demanding and draining. There are the physical and emotional aspects of caregiving, as well as the challenges of navigating the logistics of providing care. It may feel at [...]
As a Social Worker who has dedicated her professional career to working with older adults, one of my challenges has been working with older adult couples who are in need of assistance and they refuse help. I have found that couples who have a 40 plus year relationship, married or partnered to be steadfast in [...]
We value independence so much in our life and then at exactly the age we need help, we deny it. I understand. The joy I see on my granddaughter’s face as she takes her first steps is the definition of independence. I vividly remember getting the keys to my first car and the pride I [...]