Posts from December, 2016 December 08, 2016 How can I prevent my loved one from falling and getting hurt? Fall prevention is an important part of the job of family caregivers and others providing senior care for a loved one. It demands a lot of attention, as well as changes in the home, to improve mobility and reduce fall risk. The risk of injuries when falling increases as the ... Read More December 05, 2016 Gifts to Help in Dementia Care and Alzheimer's Care * This article was originally published in my column Ask Peter, in the Enfield Press and Longmeadow News. When presenting a relative who is going through Alzheimer's Care or Dementia Care, you can give them a good warm jacket, to help them face the wintertime in New England. ... Read More