General Wellness

Every June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day asks us to pause and look, really look, at how we treat the elders in our lives. What the data reveals is both unexpected and deeply uncomfortable. The signs tend to emerge gradually. A parent who used to speak their mind starts…

What's in Your Family's Incontinence Secret? Most people's families have a secret that is likely to be true across families, and this is most probably the case for your family as well. You may have an elderly family member who is managing a bladder control issue, and you may be…

Whenever I visit my home these days, it feels a little different. The stairs felt a little harder for my father to climb. My mother took a little longer to get up from the chair. I noticed unfinished chores, dishes in the sink - things that took care of themselves…

Have you ever noticed your parents getting out of a chair? Not the obvious things that come with age, but the small details. Hands reaching for the armrests, subtle pause before standing, or a little touch of the wall for support before standing. Most of us see these moments and…