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Dear Sarah: The Value of Funerals

Funerals matter and they serve an emotional, spiritual and relational purpose.

August 13, 2024

Dear Sarah: April-May 2024

Dear Sarah: My wife Susan died 10 months ago and, following her instructions, we had her body cremated. Now I have her ashes, and I’m struggling about what to do with them.

April 4, 2024

What to do When Someone Dies

If you’re present at an expected death, the first thing to do when the person dies, is nothing.

March 7, 2024

Essential Kitchen Safety Tips for Care Partners of People with Dementia

The kitchen is arguably the most dangerous room in the home for anyone.

March 5, 2024

How to Choose an Assisted Living Facility

What’s the best way to go about choosing an assisted living facility for my 86-year-old father?

January 22, 2024

New App Allows You to Monitor Loved Ones with Dementia

When his wife, Anne Maple, was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease, Scott Carpenter soon discovered there were no really effective products to help caregivers monitor the safety of loved ones with dementia.

October 23, 2023

When Does Your Aging Loved One Need Support at Home?

Not only is it hard to relinquish the role of “parent,” but it’s scary when people get older and realize things happen to them physically and emotionally that are out of their control. Still as people age they may find support at home is required.

August 21, 2023

Toenail Trimming Tips for Seniors

As we age, toenails can become thicker and harder to cut, and reduced flexibility can make it more difficult to even get into the right position to cut them.

May 15, 2023