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  • Caring during the holiday season, make it stress-less

    Dr. Diane Darby Beach, Special to Village News|Updated Nov 4, 2020

    Well, the holidays are upon us and that means added stress for a caregiver. In prior years, you may have joyfully anticipated and participated in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season (including shopping, attending parties, tree decorating, cooking, etc.) Now, however, you may just want the whole thing over with. The additional stress of family gatherings, gift buying, cooking, and other obligations can become cumbersome. How can you, as a caregiver, better cope with this stress? Attend the Foundation for Senior...

  • How to determine if a loved one is still safe at home

    Dr. Diane Darby Beach, Gerontologist Foundation for Senior Care|Updated Oct 2, 2020

    Most of us want to stay in our own homes for as long as we can, and we also wish this for our aging family members. Unfortunately, remaining at home is sometimes more dangerous to all involved. So, when is it right to move or hire in-home care? How do we broach this sensitive subject with our loved ones? How do we convince ourselves (and our loved ones) that moving out of the traditional home environment could actually be a better option? None of us make the best decisions when in crisis. So, waiting for your loved one to...

  • Aging in the time of COVID 19: Social distancing or social isolation?

    Dr. Diane Darby Beach, Gerontologist - Fallbrook Foundation for Senior Care|Updated Jul 24, 2020

    We all hear and understand the cry for social distancing given the COVID-19 public health pandemic we have been dealing with for the past several months. The primary goal is to prevent transmission of the infection to high-risk people, such as older adults. Social distancing, however, can be helpful or harmful depending on the motivations of those who practice it. Acting out of fear and anxiety, some people engage in bunker-style mentality, hoarding supplies (i.e., toilet paper depletion) and shutting themselves off from...