Julie’s Blog

How we help people - the crazy, touching things we do When you are an Extra Daughter or Son you encounter many situations - some are touching, sad or hilarious. We have seen and done so much in the last few years. Here is a sample: Test drove and purchased a new car...

Anxiety is more than just nerves Anxiety in older adults is very prevalent yet this older population may see it as 'just nerves' or being a 'nervous Nelly'. The fact is that high anxiety is not a character trait but rather a mental illness that can be controlled with...

Friends who abandon you after losing a spouse - some solutions After Tom's dementia got noticeably worse and he was no longer fun to be around and in fact, had developed embarrassing behavior, his friends abandoned him. Tom's wife, Betty almost never heard from their...

Mind your own Business! When do you tell your older family member what to do and when do you bite your tongue? If you ask your older relative they would respond that you should have no decision making authority because they are adults and can make their own...

Spotting a home repair scammer After a hail storm, Doris is approached by a very nice man who says he can evaluate her roof to see there is damage. He confirms the damage and offers her what he calls, "a rock bottom price" to fix her roof. He tells Doris that his...

Self-Care for Caregivers By June Duncan Working as a caregiver to a senior or a younger person who needs help can be both rewarding and demanding. It’s very easy to slide into doing more than you can sustain in a healthy way. Becoming over-extended is particularly...