ElderCareWiz

07/21/2026

Who likes Sr Seuss? I love the humor of it but I also hold fast to the developmental tasks of later life. Elderhood is not “broken adulthood” y’all, it has it’s challenges but it also has it’s many gifts. What are some gifts you have received or look forward to?

05/29/2026

Psychedelics are not just for depression in older adults. They can offer a new connection to our authentic selves, experiencing love and forgiveness in later life in ways traditional therapy cannot. And this study shows some potential geroprotective qualities. Who’s in?? 👋😎

Psilocybin, the naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by hallucinogenic mushrooms, has received attention due to considerable clinical evidence for its therapeutic potential to treat various psychiatric and neurodegenerative indications. However, the underlying molecular mechanisms remai...

03/28/2026

Everyone should read and be aware. A recent client was prescribed a course of steroids by MGB in Boston as a last ditch effort to rule out autoimmune encephalitis.

‘Why do I remember that, which is of no use to me anymore, and yet I can’t remember my son’s wedding?’

03/28/2026

Another illness that mimics dementia to look out for and advocate testing if suspected. Please read & share! out

‘Why do I remember that, which is of no use to me anymore, and yet I can’t remember my son’s wedding?’

03/25/2026

For vision impaired folks - free video chat with volunteer who helps with sighted tasks like adjusting your thermostat. Think of the possiblities!!

Experience the benefits of accessible technology with Be My Eyes. Connect with volunteers for real-time assistance via video.

02/17/2026

I am very conflicted about AI for so many reasons but especially when filling gaps in elder care. This idea sounds great for this particular woman and ofc I am skeptical of privacy. The dangers were not discussed at all - kinda like a Wirecutter ad rather than a piece of journalism. But a good read nonetheles…

The ”conversation” made me teary tho ♥️😢🌈

At 85, Jan Worrell lived alone on a remote corner of the Washington coast. Could ElliQ become her companion?

01/30/2026

Dying 😂

01/01/2026

Short answer: yes, Dementia and Alzheimer’s diseases are terminal. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/185CceZEou/

12/27/2025

“Distracted by non-pharmacological interventions like art” 😂😂😂 I grew up learning medical documentation abbreviations because she would use it to write instructions on a post-it note when she wasn’t home. And she was always brief and to the point. She preferred to hangup the phone without saying goodbye at the end of a conversation. It wasn’t rudeness. She was on to her next task, efficient as ever.

Want to get the nurse on your side?? I teach families and students a secret. Rule #1 is “if you can write it on a post-it note, you can say it to a nurse”.