Connie Chow

Connie Chow

Connie was a hands-on caregiver for her grandmother for 20 years. (Grandma made it to 101 years old!) She knows how challenging, overwhelming, and all-consuming caring for an older adult can be. She also knows how important support is — especially in the form of practical solutions, valuable resources, and self-care tips.

Speaking in short, direct sentences is a way to communicate that’s more comfortable for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Talk to Someone with Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s and dementia affect the brain in ways that can make everyday conversations challenging. As the disease progresses, processing language...

Getting kicked out of assisted living is rare, but it does happen. Daily Caring explains what to do if this happens, so you understand your rights.

Assisted Living

Seniors Getting Kicked Out of Assisted Living – It Can Happen

Most families assume assisted living provides a permanent home for their elderly loved ones, but what happens when a resident...

3 reasons why you should stop feeling guilty about putting senior in assisted living

3 Reasons to Stop Feeling Guilty About a Move to Assisted Living

The decision to move a loved one to assisted living is often accompanied by overwhelming guilt, but it’s time to...

Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia and is the most common type.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

Alzheimer’s and dementia aren’t the same thing Many people use the words Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but it’s important to...

11 eating aids for those experiencing hand tremors.

Products & Services

11 Adaptive Utensils and Eating Aids for Hand Tremors, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Stroke

For seniors living with hand tremors, arthritis, or neurological conditions like Parkinson’s or dementia, the simple act of eating can...

The Beers list (the AGS Beers Criteria) is used to help doctors reduce medication side effects or problems in senior patients.

The Beers List: Medications Seniors Should Use with Caution

American Geriatrics Society cautions seniors about certain drugs Older adults may be at increased risk for problems related to drug...

Busy bag activities with no right or wrong are a wonderful way to engage and entertain seniors with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Busy Bag Activity Kits for Seniors with Dementia

Keeping seniors with dementia engaged and stimulated doesn’t require elaborate setups, just simple, meaningful activities that spark joy and connection....

4 tips to help you find a wonderful caregiver support group that feels just right

4 Ways to Find a Caregiver Support Group You Like

The best caregiver support is from people who truly understand Caregiving can be an isolating experience – especially if friends or...

These county-level government agencies provide free and low-cost community resources to seniors and caregivers

Products & Services

Area Agency on Aging: Local Resources for Seniors

Resources for seniors and family caregivers Caring for an older adult is an overwhelming challenge for nearly 42 million Americans,...

9 top tips to reduce the stress and mess of incontinence care for seniors

Medical Conditions

Incontinence Care: 9 Tips for Caregivers

Incontinence is stressful for seniors and caregivers Studies have shown that about 50% of older adults have some form of...

1
...
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
...
58