Guest Articles
Yes, Your Loss Matters: Accepting the Experience of Grief
Written By: Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW “We are all dealing with the collective loss of the world we knew. The world we knew is now gone forever.” – David Kessler Lately in my practice, I have been hearing clients describe their surprise in feeling mixed emotions upon reunification with their loved ones. Yes, they are experiencing…
Read MoreNutrition Recommendations for Older Adults
Guest Article by Brooke Grubb MS, RD, LD, Supervisor of Food and Nutrition Services at Aging Ahead The field of nutrition to some can feel ever-changing, inconsistent, and an area in which there are many opinions, but not as many experts. As a registered dietitian, I aim to help clients navigate this field in ways…
Read MoreMaking the Shift from Surviving to Living: Meeting More Than Just the Physical Needs of Our Elders
Written By: Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW “I don’t know why my body keeps going. I was ready to die a long time ago.” “It feels like my days are full of nothing more than finding things to do to pass the time.” “This place is pretty, and I have what I need to survive, but…
Read MoreAging and Falls
Guest Article by Deb Lavender, Physical Therapist Owner of Des Peres Physical Therapy As we age, we tend to fall more, not because getting older causes us to fall, but because it has been more years since we practiced balance. When was the last time you played hopscotch or walked on a straight line? The…
Read MoreSeniors and Post Pandemic Driving: 5 Things to Keep in Mind Before They Get Behind the Wheel Again
Guest Article by Vicki Spraul, President and Founder of Gray Matters Alliance, LLC Raise your hand if you are itching to return to your normal routines, get back to your familiar activities or get in the car and hit the open roads. Well, guess who else is itching to get out there……our older drivers, maybe…
Read MoreWhat Do I Do? My Parents Are Hoarding
Guest Article By Denise Lee It‘s painful to see people you care about put themselves in a precarious situation. Our natural inclination is to jump in and fix the problem so we can make the situation better. Here’s the rub, our efforts to help can actually worsen the situation. Typically, I get a phone call or…
Read MoreLockdown Uplift: Tips to Enhance Connection with Loved Ones in Senior Communities
Written By: Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW Families are finding themselves in difficult situations during this pandemic. A common issue that I have been discussing with clients is how to best support their loved ones who are in senior living communities. Many communities tasked with protecting their residents’ health across the continuum of care (independent senior…
Read MoreA More Hopeful Outcome For A Family Member’s Hoarding
Guest Article By Denise Lee | February 18, 2021 “Look at this mess! Mom, how can you live this way?” The daughter was clearly upset, but her comments only upset her mom. “Be nice. You don’t have the right to talk to me that way. How I live is my business.” Perhaps you’ve experienced a…
Read MoreCaregiving – A Stressful Calling
By: Cheryl Hitchcock Approximately 65 million Americans are caregivers to loved ones. These people, who care for loved ones without training as health care professionals, are in many cases forced to do so due to our aging population and changes in health care system. Whether an ill partner or child, or…
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