by PLS | Sep 1, 2026 | Advice & Support, Alzheimer's, care management, Dementia
Dear Care Partners, Today I’m adding to my list of things care partners (caregivers + people with dementia) need right now. It’s been less than a month since I made my first list. Long story short, we need to improve the medical appointment experience for...
by PLS | Jun 1, 2026 | Alzheimer's, care planning, Dementia
Pursuing a dementia diagnosis versus choosing not to seek a diagnosis are both reasonable decisions. Many primary care doctors are reluctant to test a patient for cognitive impairment or dementia. On the other hand, in response to a patient’s report of symptoms...
by PLS | May 1, 2026 | Advice & Support, Baby Boomers, care planning, End of life planning, Preferred Living Solutions, self-care
Solo Ager is a term coined by the senior industry community. A Solo Ager is defined as someone who reaches old age with no family or friends left to provide care for them. A shortage of caregivers in our aging society is already a serious issue and is projected to...
by PLS | Mar 6, 2026 | Active Lifestyles, Healthy Living
We did it. According to the latest Census figures, Americans are closer than ever to reaching 90 years of age. We’ve managed to extend our lifespan to previously unimaginable numbers. But the question keeps coming to mind. At what cost? We live longer, but are we...
by PLS | Feb 3, 2026 | At-Home Care, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia, Preferred Living Solutions
Did you know that Alzheimer’s is just one of over 100 types of dementia? The term “Dementia” is not necessarily a diagnosis unto itself. It’s more of an umbrella term. Alzheimer’s is one of the most well-known types. Caring for someone...
