The Learning Exchange

• http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316573.php
• http://www.pdf.org/parkinson_awareness 
• https://www.irs.gov/publications/p554/ch04.html
• http://www.goodrx.com
• https://familywize.org/
• http://lowrxprices.com/
• http://www.needymeds.org/drugPT.taf?_function=start (they also have a drug discount card: http://www.needymeds.org/drug-discount-card)
• http://coast2coastrx.com/

• Have you ever wondered how to address the difficult behaviors that can appear in loved ones with advancing memory loss? Please see the following article to learn about an innovative approach called reminiscence therapy, which can ease behaviors such as anxiety and wandering in individuals with memory loss.
  • First U.S. ‘Dementia Village’ Recreates a Happier Time
• Perpetrators of identity theft often target older adults. Learn how to keep both yourself and your loved ones safe from this risk:
  • 9 Ways to Protect Your Parent From Identity Theft
• A common concern noted by many of the families we serve is the desire to honor the decision-making authority of the older adult in their lives, while also ensuring the safety of the older adult. The following article that describes the notion of "person-centered" care elaborates on this frequently-inquired topic.
  • How Do We Balance Autonomy and Risk for Older Adults?
• Tax Breaks for People Over 50
• Your Eldercare Consultants Launch Just In Case
• Should Mom Move? If So, Where?
• A Researcher's Advice to Families of Adults with Disabilities: Plan ... Plan ... Plan
• Holiday Highs and Lows
• Doctor, are you Listening?
• Conquer the Clutter Conundrum
• The Sandwich Generation -- Feeling the Squeeze
• Caregivers Need Some “TLC” Too
• Help! I’m Drowning in a Pile of Paper!
• Geriatric Care Managers, The Best Kept Secret You Need to Know About!
• The Caregiving Coach from Your Eldercare Consultants
• When You Have The Questions We Have The Answers
• Your Eldercare Consultants: A Resource for Families

Adult children and older adults alike will find a relatable story in “Can’t We talk About Something More Pleasant?”.   

Written and illustrated by Roz Chast, a well-known cartoonist for the New Yorker,
the book was a finalist for the National Book Award and earned “10 Best Books of 2014” honors from the New York Times.   

You may laugh, wince and cry as you follow Ms. Chast and her parents on their family journey through aging.

Recommended by:   Joan Richman Ente, LCSW, Manager of Your Eldercare Consultants