Here is a question I ask families that usually produces a long pause. Your father sees a primary care doctor, a cardiologist, a neurologist, and whoever he saw in the hospital last spring. He takes nine medications prescribed by four different people. He has a physical therapist, an insurance plan with its own rules, and
Who Is Actually In Charge of Your Parent’s Care? Read More »
The fall itself is usually not the story. The six months after it are. A woman in her eighties trips on the edge of a rug, catches herself on the counter, and does not break anything. Everyone exhales. But she stops walking to the mailbox. She skips the Sunday lunch because getting in and out
A Fall Is Rarely Just a Fall Read More »
Almost every family I work with makes their biggest care decisions in about forty-eight hours, standing in a hospital corridor, exhausted, with someone waiting on an answer. It is a terrible way to decide anything. The options get narrowed down to whatever has a bed open that week. Money gets spent that did not need
The Conversation Worth Having Before There Is a Crisis Read More »
Senior Care After Hospitalization often begins with a call that comes with about two days notice. Your mother has been in skilled nursing since the hospital, she has been doing her exercises, and someone from the facility calls to say she is being discharged Friday. And the first thing most families feel is not relief.
When Rehab Ends and Home Does Not Feel Ready: Senior Care After Hospitalization Read More »
When families tour assisted living, they usually ask about the building. Square footage, safety features, the dining room, the activity calendar on the wall. Those are fair questions. But they are not the ones that predict whether someone will do well. The question that matters is simpler. What does a day look like in a
What a Day Looks Like in a Six Bed Care Home Read More »
Staying connected after a dementia diagnosis, can become harder for families than they expect, and almost no one talks about it. The invitations slow down. Not out of unkindness. Friends do not know what to say. A daughter worries her mother will get confused at a crowded restaurant and be embarrassed. A son cancels the
Staying Connected After a Dementia Diagnosis Read More »
A dementia diagnosis usually brings up the same fear. The picture of a locked unit. A long hallway. A parent behind a door they cannot open themselves. I understand that fear. I have sat with hundreds of families who felt it the moment those words were said. But here is what years of doing this
Does a Dementia Diagnosis Mean a Locked Unit? Read More »
The day a parent comes home from the hospital can feel like the finish line. After the tests, the waiting, and the worry, everyone is ready to exhale. Learn how hospital to home transition care can support recovery. But the truth we have learned over many years is that home is often where the real
Coming Home After a Hospital Stay: Why the First Weeks Matter Most Read More »
For many families, the question “can someone with dementia live alone” doesn’t come up all at once. It often begins with small moments that slowly become harder to ignore. A parent forgets medications. Leaves the stove on. Gets confused at night. Repeats the same stories multiple times in one conversation. At some point, families begin
Is It Still Safe for Someone With Dementia to Live Alone? Read More »
For many families, recognizing early signs of dementia don’t look the way they expected. It’s not always dramatic memory loss or obvious confusion. More often, it begins with subtle changes that are easy to dismiss at first — especially when families don’t see their loved one every day. Sometimes, it simply feels like something is
What Families Often Miss in the Early Stages of Dementia Read More »
Dementia is not a static condition. Over time, memory changes and cognitive decline often affect more than just forgetfulness. Daily routines, communication, mobility, and safety can all gradually shift. Understanding how dementia care needs change over time can help families plan more thoughtfully and avoid making rushed decisions during a crisis. Early-Stage Dementia In the
How Dementia Care Needs Change Over Time Read More »
For individuals living with dementia, routine is more than just helpful — it’s often essential, which is why routine in dementia care matters so much. As memory and cognitive function change, familiar patterns and environments can provide a sense of comfort, stability, and security. This is one reason dementia care requires a different approach than
Why Routine Matters So Much in Dementia Care Read More »
Please complete the form below with your question(s) and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
If your questions or needs are urgent, please call us:
You can also email us directly at: AskKeen@KeenHomeCare.com
