by Marie LeBlanc | Caregiving, Well-being
It takes more than credentials … when selecting a caregiver for your loved one, look beyond the resume. Yes, it is vitally important that the individual or individuals you select to be a caregiver have the training, skills, and experience to provide the services you...
by Marie LeBlanc | Well-being
Memory loss is a common, but natural part of the aging process. However, there are ways to preserve and improve memory … ways that are easy to integrate into one’s lifestyle. Here are some recommendations to consider: Get Sufficient Sleep According to the National...
by Marie LeBlanc | Decluttering, Downsizing, Rightsizing
“One thing I don’t understand. If this is the digital age, then why do I have so many papers – legal, financial, and junk in files or piles? I need help…” It is important to keep vital documents, but it is getting more difficult to know just what papers are those you...
by Marie LeBlanc | Decluttering, Downsizing, Well-being
If illness or an accident means that your parents need to leave their family home and move to assisted living, it can be a difficult transition. If one or the other isn’t ready to leave the home where they raised their children, it makes it especially stressful...
by Marie LeBlanc | Caregiving, Well-being
Respite care provides relief for those who are caring for an elderly person who relies on their assistance — whether it is simply helping around the home and offering transportation or more comprehensive care that includes meal preparation, dressing, bathing,...
