Carol Bradley Bursack
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West Des Moines, IA, United States
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How much should you push to get an older adult to eat?
Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack offers advice on how to encourage older adults to eat healthy meals and explains why some will turn away food. → Read More
Caregiver asks where to start looking for services for her mom
Carol Bradley Bursack provides a list of resources for caregivers in need of assistance. → Read More
Valentine’s Day gifts for people living with dementia and their caregivers
Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack runs down gift ideas for people with dementia and those who are tasked with their care. → Read More
What causes some older people to shuffle as they walk?
Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack lists the various reason why some older adults may begin to shuffle as they age. → Read More
‘Alzheimer’s’ and ‘dementia’ are not interchangeable words
Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack explains the differences between Alzheimer's, dementia and other common forms of dementia. → Read More
Fewer medications for older adults can prevent falls, improve memory
Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack advises a reader to consider visiting a doctor who specializes in senior care. → Read More
Does frequent reminiscing signal cognitive decline?
InForum columnist Carol Bradley Bursack addresses how to determine whether or not sharing old memories is a sign of something more. → Read More
Carol Bradley Bursack's New Year's roundup of elder-friendly products, services and tech
Carol Bradley Bursack takes readers through her round-up of products, services and more for seniors. → Read More
Keeping expectations reasonable heads list of caregivers’ New Year’s resolutions
Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack offers her tips and resolutions for caregivers heading into 2023. → Read More
Alzheimer’s shadowing: When a caregiver can’t be alone for a minute
Carol Bradley Bursack explains why those with Alzheimer's may become clingy and what can be done to help them overcome their fear of being left alone. → Read More
Why people living with dementia want to wear the same clothes every day
Carol Bradley Bursack breaks down why people with dementia have a hard time surrendering items, even clothes that need to be washed. → Read More
For older adults, competence and cognitive capacity override age
This week, Carol Bradley Bursack explains ways to assess if an older relative's cognitive abilities are starting to decline or staying strong. → Read More
Couple affected by dementia wants to express Thanksgiving gratitude
"Since nearly all of us have something to be grateful for, I encourage gratitude as a way to cope with adversity," coumnist Carol Bradley Bursack writes. "Gratitude doesn’t ignore our pain or challenges, rather it helps us realize that through it all, we also have blessings." → Read More
Daughter broken-hearted after dad doesn’t recognize her
Carol Bradley Bursack offers tips on what to do when a loved one with Alzheimer's no longer recognizes you. → Read More
With safety upgrades, aging-in-place an alternative to moving
Starting a conversation about downsizing with seniors is never easy. This week, Carol Bradley Bursack offers tips and resources to help navigate this significant change. → Read More
Calming a person with dementia begins with joining their world
Carol Bradley Bursack addresses some do's and don'ts for helping a family member with dementia. → Read More
Open enrollment means it's time to check Medicare plans to optimize coverage
It's time for open enrollment, so this week, Carol Bradley Bursack is offering tips for navigating Medicare changes with parents. → Read More
Over-the-counter hearing aids are increasing options and affordability
Thanks to FDA approval, InForum columnist Carol Bradley Bursack notes that over-the-counter hearing aids are a new option for those suffering from hearing loss. → Read More
Answering the common questions I get from caregivers and family members
Columnist Carol Bradley Bursack responds to some of the things readers commonly ask about her writing and how she chooses topics. → Read More
Are family caregivers 'mad as hell?' Many are, and for good reason
Carol Bradley Bursack hears from a reader who feels they weren't given enough information about hospice and other alternatives as as their father went through cancer treatments. → Read More