by Dr. Alexis | Jun 14, 2021 | Longevity
Q. My 87 year old mother-in-law still lives in the house that she grew up in. The house has very steep stairs, a small doorway and is not “senior-friendly.” My husband and I want to help her move to a retirement community, but she’s scared – how can we ease the... 
by Dr. Alexis | Mar 13, 2021 | Longevity, Caregiving
You make every effort to care for your parent. But instead of acting grateful for all you do, you get grief for what you don’t do. Sound familiar? Regardless of how often you’re with your aging loved one or how long you stay with them when you visit, the response... 
by Dr. Alexis | Feb 20, 2021 | Longevity
Even if you’re experiencing a troublesome level of memory loss, there are many things you can do to learn new information and retain it. The same practices that contribute to healthy aging and physical vitality also contribute to healthy memory. When... 
by Dr. Alexis | Jan 13, 2021 | Caregiving
Approximately 10 million individuals are caring for a person with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) or another dementia. Although memory loss is the most common symptom, others include confusion, lack of orientation and changes in personality and behavior. Individuals with AD... 
by Dr. Alexis | Sep 13, 2020 | Caregiving
When several family members are involved in a loved one’s care keeping up with who does what and when can be a challenge. That’s why it’s important to keep a master calendar that everyone involved in your parent’s care has access to. To create a master calendar,... 