Managing a Disability Archives

August 3, 2022 • In Active Aging, Aging in Place, Caregiving, Managing a Chronic Disease, Managing a Disability, Your Health

Protecting My Brain

Americans of all ages value their independence, including older adults. Specifically, older adults value the ability to age in the place they call home rather… Read More

July 20, 2022 • In Caregiving, Managing a Chronic Disease, Managing a Disability, Your Home

A Daughter’s Experience with Caregiving: Lewy Body Dementia

Before her mother died at age 83 in January 2021, Bonnie Manns Roache spent years caring for her. Following a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia,… Read More

An older woman holds a tablet in front of her face. Behind her, a younger woman reaches out to point out something on the tablet.

April 20, 2022 • In Caregiving, Managing a Chronic Disease, Managing a Disability, Resources, Your Home

Bridging the Gap: Addressing Georgia’s Caregiving Shortage

Did you know the United States is experiencing a caregiving shortage? Paid caregivers, such as personal care aides, home health aides, and nursing assistants all… Read More

October 13, 2021 • In Aging in Place, Home, Managing a Disability

A Day in the Life of Ms. Esther

Ms. Esther, a 90 year-old retired Language Arts teacher, once enjoyed reading and needle work; activities she can no longer do because of glaucoma. Ms…. Read More

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