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Monitoring Aging Parents From Afar: Caregiving Tips for Adult Children
In today's globalized society, it's more common than ever before for children to move away from their parents and start their lives in a new city or state. However, if you're age 40 and up, you may have started to…
Connect Our Elders Episode 35: COVID & Dementia (VIDEO)
Connect Our Elders: Episode 35. Dr. Diane Darby Beach, Gerontologist. Family Matters In-Home Care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaeSeYKbRLM Dr. Beach is a Gerontologist by training (with an emphasis in dementia care). She has a Masters Degree in Public Health and a Doctorate in…
Free Webinar: What is Normal, What is Dementia?
Join us May 25th at 10AM PT for an interactive webinar and live Q&A with Dr. Diane Darby Beach Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2021Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST After spending more time at home with loved ones during…
How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Caregiving & Lifestyle Changes
If you're over 40 years old, you may be starting to worry about your parents' plan for their golden years. This is normal, and planning for their seniority is essential for their future wellbeing. Today, more than 30 million households…
How to Cope with your Aging Parents Who Need Help
The unforgettable opening scene in Disney’s The Lion King features a song celebrating the circle of life and the observance of a birth. The story that follows is a poignant reminder of a common aspect in the natural order of things: Children—when…
Tips for Caring for Elderly Loved Ones with Parkinson’s Disease
Life after a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis can often be difficult and uncertain. Medical science hasn’t fully explained what causes Parkinson’s disease, and we still do not have a cure. However, there are plenty of ways you can help your elderly…