Ask the Expert Planning Ahead July 2025

Ask the Expert (Amy Natt) My dad has been to the emergency department multiple times in the past year. It’s typically something minor, and they send him home. We have tried to get him to come up with a plan for his increasing needs, but he says he is managing, and we don’t hear from…

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Ask the Expert: Alzheimer’s Books June 2025

Amy Natt My sister was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and I feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to expect. I want to be supportive and learn as much as I can, but I am also scared for the changes this might bring in my life. I feel guilty that I’m not thinking more about…

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Boundaries and Burnout: How Caregivers Can Protect Their Mental Health

Being a professional caregiver for seniors is one of the most meaningful jobs out there and one of the most emotionally and physically demanding. Caregivers often have deep compassion and a desire to help. Without clear and sustainable boundaries, however, that same empathy can lead to burnout. Understanding Burnout in Caregiving Burnout doesn’t happen overnight.…

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Ask the Expert: Kate Pomplun, AOS Care Management Care Manager

Q: My dad’s dementia has led to moments of anger and aggression—how can I de-escalate these situations without upsetting him more? A: There are many tough aspects about dementia progression and difficult/angry/aggressive behaviors are some of the toughest. They are heartbreaking, especially when it’s very different from the person’s “normal” or pre dementia personality. Here…

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Many Thanks: Caregiver Appreciation Month

Caregivers are the unsung heroes of families and communities. They work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to ensure loved ones are taken care of in so many ways. From doctor’s visits to grocery shopping to bill paying, caregivers take on the daily tasks necessary for all of us to survive and thrive. This month, we…

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Ask the Expert Nov 2024

Jennifer Tyner Ask the Expert:   I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time in my life. I am about to turn 78, and I don’t want to go through chemotherapy and radiation. I don’t have the energy, and this isn’t how I want to spend my last years with my family.…

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