New Hope for an Alzheimer’s Cure
An interview with Dr. William Thies, chief medical and scientific officer for the Alzheimer’s Association. In the spring of 2011, the National Institute on Aging... More
About: Steven Slon
Posts by Steven Slon:
Hidden Costs of Caregiving
The biggest decision about caregiving—“Do I do it myself or do I hire someone outside the family?”—is frequently based on an arithmetical calculation: what’s the... More
The Challenge of Remote Caregiving
The very idea of caring for a family member in a different zip code—much less a different time zone—has little precedent. Go back 100 years... More
Helping Men Become Better Caregivers
For many families, caregiving duties automatically fall to women. According to an AARP study, most caregivers are female. But the same study showed that more men... More
Distance Caregivers Aren’t Getting Help They Need
The very idea of caring for a family member in a different zip code—much less a different time zone—has little precedent. Go back 100 years... More
Caregiving: The Trouble with Wearing An ‘Alert’ Bracelet
The necklaces and bracelets made famous by those “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” TV advertisements back in the ‘80s can seem... More
Is Caregiving Good for You?
Caregiving is no picnic. Do I even need to say that? By definition, the job is stressful and debilitating. A mountain of reports have linked... More
Caregiving: How to Help When Help’s Not Wanted
How old do you have to be to be considered a “grownup”? For some people, it’s 18 or 21; for others, it’s not a precise... More
“Help, Robot! I’ve fallen and I Need You to Pick Me Up”
Imagine having a robot around the house that can lift a frail elder if they fall when you are not around. Now visualize automated dresser... More
