What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been: The Wild Ride of Alzheimer'sDespite my mom's apparent cheerfulness and sense of humor, it's been hard to watch her declineBy Dana Shavin|November 27, 2024
Clothing Once Divided My Mom and Me — Now It Unites UsEven though my mother pushed me to dress in a way that didn't mesh with who I was, I have been able to recognize it as her attempt at caretaking and now can do the same for herBy Dana Shavin|April 30, 2024
The Secret Life of PoodleMy dog's secret life alerts me to my mother's own secret lifeBy Dana Shavin|December 25, 2023
But Wait, There's More: A Vision for the Second Half of LifeAs with any inevitable change, it's best to recognize that with the loss of vitality in one area of life comes the opportunity for great vitality in anotherBy Dana Shavin|December 5, 2023
How To Tell If Your Parent is Suffering from DepressionFeeling unhappy is not a normal part of aging. Here are some signs of depression to watch for, and ways to offer help.By Dana Shavin|January 25, 2022
A Year Later, The Gift of My Layoff is Still UncertainA going-away present from my former employer remains unopened, but during this time, other gifts have been revealedBy Dana Shavin|February 7, 2022
When Is It Time to Call a Geropsychologist?The job of the geropsychologist is to manage or alleviate emotional distress, which can be done in all sorts of ways across a wide spectrum of needs and activitiesBy Dana Shavin|October 20, 2023
Be Not Afraid: Hope and Help for Your PhobiasIf you are tired of being held back by your phobias, here are some suggestions to overcome themBy Dana Shavin|September 22, 2021
Bad News BearerHow to deliver difficult information with compassion and respectBy Dana Shavin|July 31, 2023
Who Is This Daughter I've Become?I've never been a mother, but in a role reversal, I'm now more like a mother to my 93-year-old momBy Dana Shavin|June 2, 2023
A Red Fox's Freedom, A Grieving Mother's ReleaseOne woman’s journey to cope with her son’s suicideBy Dana Shavin|March 19, 2021
Dementia in Pets: What You Need to KnowHow to recognize it in your beloved four-legged family member, and what can helpBy Dana Shavin|March 3, 2021
An Insider's Guide to Art Festivals This SummerWhat to know before you go, including how art festivals are adapting in a pandemic worldBy Dana Shavin|May 21, 2021
A Truly Useful Guide to Setting Intentions for the New YearWith a few tools under your belt, and a willingness to manage your expectations, you can buck ditching resolutions and succeed in your goalsBy Dana Shavin|December 30, 2024
Take A Leap, Change Your LifeFind the power in taking a big risk in your personal or professional lifeBy Dana Shavin|August 19, 2021
The Kaleidoscopic World of Alzheimer's and Sensory PerceptionMy mother had become attuned to bright colors as well as to unremarkable sounds and then began to see objects that were not in danger of falling as about to fall. I wondered why.By Dana Shavin|April 10, 2024
If You're on the Wrong Road, Should You Stay the Course?When your heart is telling you something isn't right, whether it's moving ahead with a project or buying a car, listenBy Dana Shavin|September 14, 2022
What to Know About Eating Disorders at Midlife and BeyondOften caused by physical or emotional upheaval, eating disorders in older adults pose a health threatBy Dana Shavin|May 12, 2022
Our Hanukkah and Christmas Hybrid Holiday: How I Finally Started CelebratingReconciling her Jewish background with her husband's family Christmas celebration was a challenge that took years to resolveBy Dana Shavin|November 29, 2021
Should You Be Worried About Your Parent's Sedentary Lifestyle?Here are some suggestions on ways people of all fitness levels can stay activeBy Dana Shavin|November 19, 2021