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Health and Fitness

Part 5: Caregiving Preparedness – Paving the Way for an Unknown Journey

By Jody Gastfriend, LICSW, VP of Senior Care Services, Care.com Millions of adults today are not only raising children of their own, but are taking on the responsibility of caring for their aging parents. Whether it’s the onset of illness, an accident or simply the passage of time, the moment comes and many of us […]

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Health and Fitness

NEW FEATURE: Caregiving Guide for boomers and seniors, Part 3

Jody Gastfriend, LICSW VP Senior Care Services, Care.com Editor’s note: 50plusnorthwest.com is proud to present our comprehensive guide to caregiving services. How to provide home care for a loved one is a major concern for both boomers and seniors. We hope to answer some of your most pressing questions with this ongoing series. Please check […]

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Books

Dementia book earns Indie award

Author Elaine C. Pereira recently added another honor to the list of awards she has earned for her book, “I Will Never Forget: A Daughter’s Story of Her Mother’s Arduous and Humorous Journey through Dementia.” Pereira’s highly-popular book has been selected as a winner in the “aging” category of the sixth annual 2013 National Indie […]