Start by moving daily-use items to waist height and adding pull-out shelves to lower cabinets. Use lever handles instead of knobs and avoid step stools if possible. A Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist or an occupational therapist can also do a quic...

If you have POA, the facility usually can’t just block you without a legal reason. I’d call an elder law attorney ASAP and also ask the facility in writing why they’re denying access. Sometimes mentioning “attorney” and “ombudsman” makes them suddenl...

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Losing someone that suddenly turns your whole world upside down, and the “putting on a brave face” part is exhausting. What you’re feeling sounds very human, grief doesn’t move in straight lines, and “normal” r...

That sounds incredibly hard, especially when you’re the one showing up for him and getting the brunt of the anger. A big loss like losing his companion can really change someone, and alcohol often makes the moods and memory issues worse. You’re not a...

This is such a good reminder. It’s easy to forget that planning a break actually takes planning, not just wishful thinking. I really like the idea of starting early and being specific about what needs to be covered,, that alone can make a break feel ...