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The Marist on Cathedral Square in Tucson recently received a Historic Preservation Award from the Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission for the Rehabilitation and Adaptive Reuse of the Historic Marist College.  The new affordable senior living apartments are located at 111 S. and 235 S. Church Ave. in Tucson. The $25 million

Thank you for joining me in the misadventures of my parents, the Whitmore‘s (smile). Sometimes I feel like the biggest Debbie Downer in the world but I must tell you that my life is a never ending soap opera. Not always bad but certainly not always good. I just never

Being a family caregiver for an ailing spouse, child, or parent is not an easy task. The role opens you up to a host of new responsibilities that are often intimidating and unfamiliar. That’s why it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. But who said your caregiving experience has

Being in charge of caregiver duties for a family member can be quite tough and overwhelming, so it’s okay if you want some help from time to time. You also have your own life and job to think about, after all. An adult day health service center may be an

“It was life-changing the way they helped me get around.” It’s the little things in life that we often take for granted. Opening a door, cooking our own breakfast – we do these things without a second thought. But it’s a whole different experience for Drew. While serving in the

Very rarely does my family come together and put aside all of our differences to actually enjoy one another, it usually only happens during the holiday season. Of course, my parents have always been at the apex of all the celebrations growing up and now that our lives have been altered

Dementia affects memory, cognition, and social abilities. If you are caring for someone with dementia, then you’ll need to deal with the symptoms and changes—cognitive, physical, and psychological—that come with this progressive disease. It’s Not Easy Caring for someone with dementia isn’t something that’s automatic, intuitive, or that will come

Transitioning into the caregiver role for your parents can be challenging at first. It is extremely important keep an eye out for drastic changes and to begin the transition as soon as you begin to notice red flags. It will be hard to tell your parents what to do or over-question them

As a caregiver, it is important to be as motivational as possible with your care recipient. With all the changes they might be going through, it may be tough for them to stay physically and mentally strong-minded by themselves. Considering more often than not, caregivers are the only sort of

Not everyone has the personality to become a caregiver, and that’s okay! If your loved one(s) are getting older and you’re starting to need more help taking care of them, it may be time to seek out caregiving services. Before you bring a caregiver on board, here are a few

Did you know that high blood pressure as well as high cholesterol have been directly linked to Alzheimer’s and Dementia? At least that’s what all my research is leading to. Studies have shown that these common health issues have some type of correlation to the brain deterioration that occurs with