When a family member starts needing more help at home, one of the first questions that comes up is: what kind of care do they actually need? For many families in Albany and the Capital…

The afternoon had been calm. Then, around 4:30, everything shifted. Your loved one became restless, agitated, confused. If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia in Albany, this pattern may feel painfully familiar.…

You have noticed the signs. The house is not as tidy as it used to be. The refrigerator is not well-stocked. Your parent seems more forgetful, more tired, or is moving more slowly than before.…

We often think of loneliness as an emotion, something that feels uncomfortable but fades with time. But for older adults, loneliness is much more than that. A growing body of research shows that chronic social…

You did not expect it to feel like this. You love your parent, your spouse, your sibling, and you want to help them. But somewhere along the way, the caregiving that started with good intentions…

Ask most older adults where they want to spend their later years, and the answer is almost always the same: at home. Not in a facility. Not in an unfamiliar place. At home, surrounded by…