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 District, the answer is non-medical home care, but that term can be confusing if you have never encountered it before. […]
See MoreThe 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. What you are witnessing is often called sundowning, and while it is one of the most challenging aspects of dementia […]
See MoreYou 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. You know they need more support, but every time you try to bring it up, the conversation goes sideways. You […]
See MoreWe 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 isolation is a serious health risk, one that carries consequences as significant as smoking, obesity, or physical inactivity. For families […]
See MoreYou 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 has become all-consuming. You are tired in a way sleep does not fix. You have stopped doing things you used […]
See MoreAsk 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 familiar things, familiar people, and the life they have built. This desire to age in place is deeply human, and […]
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