Caregiving

How many times have you heard this story: an older person, usually cautious in life, has somehow been conned into sending money to some far-flung place. Maybe it’s even happened to you or your loved ones. How to explain this vulnerability to being scammed in otherwise smart, careful people? Well,…

You may worry about their whereabouts, or what drugs they’re taking- or even about whom they’re dating. And no, we’re not talking about teenage children. In fact, these days many of us are concerned about our older parents and whether they are at risk or in danger. Sometimes the worry…

When your newborn was alone and asleep at night, you wouldn’t think twice about aiming a live camera on the crib just to monitor what’s going on. But what about aiming a live camera on a nursing home resident who may be impaired and unable to tell you if something…

It seems that every time you read the news, there’s some new gadget or tech toy that has come on the market to catch your eye. But in this day and age, when time and resources are tight and aging populations are booming, embracing technology may not be a choice….

Everyone has an occasional day or two where they feel sad or down. But for the millions of older adults dealing with depression, those distressing feelings can be long-lasting, life-limiting and even life-threatening. Depression is not a natural aspect of aging, yet it can be a common occurrence and it’s…

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. For James Ashwell, the founder of Unforgettable, it was the death of his father, and dementia diagnosis of his mother, that led him to create his unique website. On Unforgettable,  you will find virtually any type of assistance you can imagine…