by kitadmin | Dec 6, 2022
“When was the last time you fell?” It’s not just a question I’ve asked clinically. It’s also one that I’ve posed when teaching, speaking, and in one-on-one conversations with adult children who are wondering how to keep their mom or dad (or both!) safe at home. At...
by kitadmin | Dec 6, 2022
When a loved one is beginning to have trouble accessing part of their home, getting up or down, or showing signs of mobility issues, it is usually family or friends who first notice the problem. It’s a rare day when a healthcare provider is involved before something...
by kitadmin | Sep 9, 2022
Maybe it started after a recent surgery. Or an accident at home. Or a concerned phone call from a neighbor or family friend. Maybe your mom or dad told you they no longer feel safe driving their car to the grocery store or pharmacy. While the moment is different for...
by kitadmin | Aug 6, 2022
For many families, assisted living feels like a very expensive elephant in the room. No one wants to think about it and dreads what will happen when the time comes. And yet, assisted living care is a multi-billion dollar branch of the American healthcare system that...
by kitadmin | Jul 27, 2022
Talking to your parents about the challenges of aging is never easy. It’s normal to feel apprehension, even guilt, about suggesting that maybe your parents need some help to maintain their independence. But it is important to have these conversations, especially when...
