The March 2025 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! MARCH 2025 NEWSLETTER!!  LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post March 2025 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel Offers. Originally Published on https://drmarakarpel.com/

A diagnosis of heart disease brings a series of challenges, including emotional stress and the need to make lifestyle changes – for patients and their families. Managing medications and developing a healthier lifestyle can be a long, difficult process. Supporting a family member with heart disease can make it easier for him/her to manage the […]

It’s a very emotional time when a loved one goes into hospice. Whether the need for hospice has been obvious for a long time, or the need rose suddenly, it can feel overwhelming and sad. Not only is it hard to see a loved one nearing the end of life, but caregiving for a hospice […]

The December 2024 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! DECEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER!!  LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL   The post December 2024 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel Offers. Originally Published on https://drmarakarpel.com/

Covid 19 is still a threat to older adults, especially those in group settings, such as nursing homes. The vaccination rate is dismally low among long term care residents and even lower among staff. This is not good! Please encourage residents and staff of long term care settings that vaccinations are still critical, if you […]

Most people at or near retirement age will say they want to remain at home as long as possible. That means not going to a seniors’ home of any kind “with all those old people”. It sounds fine to plan on staying at home forever when one is 65 or so and in reasonably good […]

 Caring for an aging loved one can sometimes lead to moments of frustration, especially when they struggle with tasks that once came easily to them. Whether it’s handling new technology, experiencing memory lapses, or facing physical limitations, these challenges can test our patience. However, it’s important to pause and recognize that while we may feel […]

The October 2024 Newsletter is here!  Read it now right HERE! OCTOBER 2024 NEWSLETTER!!  LIVING THE PASSIONATE LIFE WITH DR. MARA KARPEL The post October 2024 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel appeared first on Dr Mara Karpel Offers. Originally Published on https://drmarakarpel.com/

Blended Families Are At Risk Sometimes aging and the need for change can bring out the worst in people. It can happen in blended families with aging parents. It may not surface until the adult children are faced with issues over their aging parent in common. When new obligations emerge, hidden conflicts may surface. At […]

We’re back with another GREAT live program!  You can listen on livestream at 5pm CT/6pm ET or any time after on podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!   Barbara Greenspan Shaiman, M.Ed, Founder of Champions of Caring, dedicated to inspiring, empowering, and activating intergenerational change-makers of all backgrounds to create […]