Introduction This is something I explain to families all the time, especially right after a loved one gets home from the hospital. They call me, relieved that the surgery went…
Why Families Start Looking for a Home Health Aide At some point, something changes. Maybe a parent had a fall. Maybe recovering from surgery is taking longer than expected. Maybe…
A lot of people come to me saying the same thing. They feel tired. They get winded faster than they used to. Simple things, like walking to the car or…
Introduction When someone you love comes home after a stroke or a brain injury, it can feel like everything has changed. The way they talk. The way they find words.…
Introduction Choosing home care for a parent or grandparent is one of the hardest decisions a family can face. There's a lot to sort through. You're dealing with emotions, schedules,…
Introduction Families ask me this all the time. Someone's mother just got home from the hospital, or a husband is dealing with chronic back pain, and they want to know…
A Plain Language Guide for Families, Caregivers, and Patients Let me be honest with you about something. When most people hear the words "speech therapy," they picture a child sitting…
When Caregiving Feels Like Too Much If you're reading this, you're probably tired. Maybe you've been up during the night helping someone you love who didn't know where they were.…
Introduction Families ask me this all the time. Usually it comes up after something has shifted at home. Maybe Mom got lost walking to the bathroom. Maybe Dad stopped recognizing…
A Compassionate, Step by Step Guide for Families There is a particular kind of grief that comes with watching someone you love forget who you are. It arrives slowly, then…
