Deciding if and when is the “right” time to find and provide more care for your loved can be an enormous emotional and logistical challenge. Having “the talk” with your parent or partner is typically stressful and difficult, especially when the conversation includes moving out of their home. (But even the idea of bringing someone […]
Anthony Cirillo is a healthcare and caregiving expert and president of the Aging Experience and the creator of the Caregiver Smile Summit. He creates solutions for the industry and connects companies and people to relevant services and products. A professional speaker and media influencer, Cirillo is a fellow of the American College of Health Care […]
Lisa Marie Chirico is an Everyday Wellness Coach, caregiving expert, and founder of Care Planet. Lisa is on a mission to empower family caregivers as well as people searching for more positivity and greater well-being in their lives through her personalized coaching and special events. Lisa is also an Alzheimer’s Advocate, Long-Term Care Advocate, and […]
Jackie Melinger is the owner-operator of My Personal Bookkeeper, a service that helps adults organize and manage their personal finances. Jackie and her team at My Personal Bookkeeper are passionate about helping older adults and their families. Jackie, along with her team of Client Advocates, work with their older adult clients to provide peace of […]
Father’s Day gifts can be surprisingly hard to shop for, especially when your dad insists he does not need anything. That challenge can feel even bigger when his needs have started to change. Maybe buttons are harder than they used to be. Maybe pulling on pants is more frustrating. Maybe he is dealing with arthritis, […]
Most people do not think much about getting dressed until it becomes difficult. For many older adults, dressing grows harder gradually. A parent may take longer to button a shirt, struggle to pull on pants, avoid certain outfits, or ask for help with something they used to do independently. For caregivers, these changes can quietly […]
For many families, one of the first daily routines to become unexpectedly difficult in dementia care is getting dressed. What used to take a few quiet minutes can turn into confusion, frustration, resistance, or tears. A loved one may put clothes on backward, forget what goes on first, refuse to change, or become upset when […]
By Jimmy Zollo, CEO of Joe & Bella A recent article from the Stanford Center on Longevity about the “longevity market” explored a question that more people should be asking: what does it actually take to build products that help older adults live with more dignity, comfort, and independence? While I helped answer this question in […]
Helping someone with dementia get dressed can become one of the hardest parts of the day. What used to feel automatic can turn into a stressful routine filled with confusion, resistance, and discomfort. That is because dressing is not just about clothing. It involves memory, sequencing, balance, hand coordination, sensory comfort, and emotional security. When […]
Getting dressed should not feel like a daily obstacle. But for many older adults, small tasks like fastening buttons can quietly become harder over time. At first, the changes may seem minor. Your parent may take longer to get dressed, stop wearing certain shirts, or ask for help with clothing they used to manage on […]
