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A year in review: Patients’ stories or what they would have told you if they had been able to.
Writen by Nathalie Bonafé, Ph.D. Elder Care Consultant & End of Life Doula
A Gentler Parting, LLC, New Haven, Connecticut
https://www....

Business Succession and Exit Planning
One of the more interesting facts that a recent survey of family businesses uncovered was that over half of the businesses polled had multiple family...
Author: Stephen Schuller
We Are What We Eat (Or Don’t Eat) - How France’s Wild Hampsters May Help Explain Common Symptoms Associated with Dementia
By Jane Ogilvie, Elder Care Issue Consulting
At first glance, the relationship between wild hamsters and “dementia-like behaviors” may seem unlikely...

We Could Have Found Elsie Sooner
By Jane D. Ogilvie, Elder Care Issue Consultant
Elsie Hoy’s story is one of the latest reminders about the relationship between dementia and...

That Time of Year: Natural Disaster Planning
Hurricane season may be just passing it's peak, but the same tips apply to areas of the country that get snow, heavy rain, earthquakes, etc.
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The Benefits of Ginger
Ginger has a long history of use for relieving digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. It is loaded with...

Paying It Forward
Gentle Hearts Referral Service - Charity Program
I started Gentle Hearts Referral Service to be able to help assist seniors and their families...

Flashlights, Peanut Butter, and Bleach
This summer people around the country have experienced "extreme weather". From fires on the west coast, to heavy thunderstorms and flooding, we're...

Senior scam crime is on the rise, netting $2.6 billion a year
In today's world, we have most any information at our fingertips. Along with this convenience and power, comes the reality of malicious behavior....

Holiday Traffic & Elderly Drivers
We're entering the "official" summer holiday season this weekend, and welcoming its start with Memorial Day. Here's an important link for everyone...
