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![A caregiver helping an older adult descend from a wheelchair accessible van](/documents/2858249/28848376/transportation.jpg/dbaccc92-2e06-5a69-8123-43c9c1d2bae9?t=1681404542894)
Why Transportation is so Important to Older Adults
Transportation is more than a vehicle. It is about mobility, independence and autonomy. Transportation is a necessity that contributes to our quality of life. It gives us access to more than just medical help and other appointments. With it, we can connect to healthy foods, safer neighborhoods and social activities. Having reliable transportation can enrich our relationships and social life, contributing not only to our sense of well-being, but also keeping us cognitively connected.Â
Read MoreBy Lauri Scharf | 04/13/2023
Caregiving for an Aging Pet Owner
This infographic explores the challenges, benefits, opportunities, and concerns of caregivers caring for pet owners.
Read MoreBy Jess Bibbo | 03/16/2023
Pet Ownership and Aging
This infographic explores the challenges, benefits, opportunities, and concerns of client pet ownership encountered by professionals.
Read MoreBy Jess Bibbo | 03/16/2023
![An older couple embracing](/documents/2858249/28057456/Dementia+Depression.jpg/463af5d9-ebf3-30ab-80b0-ccc4bdfd4884?t=1679405854344)
Understanding and Diagnosing an Older Loved One’s Dementia- or IDD-Related Depression
Dementia, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and depression can, unfortunately, be closely linked. An estimated 30 to 40 percent of individuals diagnosed with dementia may also suffer from depression. This number includes older adults in the IDD population who also have dementia—and who are already fifty percent more likely to struggle with mental health conditions, according to the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health.Â
Read MoreBy Julie Hayes | 03/15/2023
![A caregiver helping a loved one with a walker walk down the street](/documents/2858249/28057017/Wandering.jpg/def6a686-be34-6866-6de2-4984070b9ea8?t=1679405820770)
Spring Increases Risk of Dementia-Related Wandering
For caregivers of someone with memory and thinking problems, the change of seasons from winter to spring can raise unique concerns. The same freedom that warmer weather provides can also increase the risk of wandering for those with dementia. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 60 percent of persons with dementia will wander at least once; many will wander repeatedly. As risky and dangerous as wandering is, caregivers can take steps to reduce the risk.
Read MoreBy Cathy Franz | 03/15/2023