By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Do you have any new year resolutions? I looked up the dictionary definition and it is defined as “a firm decision to do or not do something”. I guess I typically think of personal goals rather than resolutions. As I get older I find the things I focus on center more […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA A respite stay is a short term stay to relieve the caregiver. It may be needed due to travel/vacation plans or an upcoming surgery of the caregiver. Often it is for a loved one with memory loss but it doesn’t need to be. It can be for days, or weeks […] Continue reading → 
Journeywell: A Guide to Quality Aging By Trish Herbert Trish is a local author that has worked with older adults for many years as a psychologist with a specialty in gerontology. I have not yet gone through this workbook in detail as I write this yet in meeting Trish today I thought it sounded like […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs One thing that everyone strives for is peace of mind. Whether you are a senior caring for your spouse or an adult caring for a parent you want them to be independent, but you also want to know they are safe. There are many new gadgets that can provide […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Over the years I have learned that the health of an older adult often improves when they move to a senior living option. Because I’ve experienced this, I typically tell my clients that the three big benefits which often lead to improved quality of life and health are: nutrition, socialization […] Continue reading → 
Balance Your Conflict – By Dr. Jody Janati Another speaker at the Fall Aging Conference was Dr. Jody Janati. Her talk was on “Protecting Yourself From Control Dramas.” You can learn more about her thoughts on managing and avoiding conflicts in her book “Balance Your Conflict.” It offers ways to respond to and defuse tense situations. […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp At the recent Fall Aging Conference the final speaker was Andrew Carle. He talked about current innovations in senior housing and supportive technologies. Here we focus on the housing part of his presentation. There are many concerns about the aging of the Baby Boom Generation. The number of people over […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA The number of adult day options has increased in the Twin Cities Metro over the last five years. Adult day benefits both the person with memory loss and the caregiver. Socialization for someone with memory loss and respite for the caregiver are two primary benefits. Getting your loved one to […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer Recently I toured options with a client who wanted to move before winter. She was moving from a home she had been in nearly 30 years so a larger unit was necessary such as a 1 bedroom den or 2 bedroom. She knew she was going to have to downsize a […] Continue reading → 
Your Bones: How You Can Prevent Osteoporosis and Have Strong Bones for Life – Naturally by Laura Pizzorno With Halloween around the corner and skeleton pictures in display, a book that came to mind is about taking care of our bones. Because falls and bone cracks and breaks cause many seniors to leave their homes, it’s […] Continue reading →