by Megan Descutner | Dec 19, 2019 | Aging Dad, Aging Grandparent, Aging Mom, Aging Parent, Alzheimer's, Caregiver, Dementia, Elderly Care, Holidays, Northern Virginia, Visiting Parents, Washington DC
How do you know if your mom has dementia?The holidays are here and shopping, baking, checking our lists, and spending time with family become a priority. If you are like me, my list includes checking on how mom is doing. She seems a little more forgetful and I have...
by Megan Descutner | Dec 2, 2019 | Caregiver, Elderly Care, Healthcare Management, Holidays, Northern Virginia, Visiting Parents, Washington DC
Michelle’s dad was doing so well living on his own. At 87 years old, he was healthy and still getting out most days to work in his garden, chat with the neighbors, do his shopping, and drive a few miles to the senior center to play Bingo on Friday afternoons. As his...
by Megan Descutner | Nov 16, 2019 | Caregiver, Holidays, Northern Virginia, Visiting Parents, Washington DC
It’s two days before Christmas and your Uber pulls up to your mother’s home. You get out expecting to see her heading towards you from the door, arms open, the joy of the holidays showing on her apron, and her laugh filling the space. You stand there for a minute and...
