CARE at the UW-Madison School of Nursing
“Aging and health issues change life’s choices and limit our options. But we must adapt and learn new ways to stay healthy and active. … I want researchers to know that aging requires that adaptability. But the system can make things better for aging people too.” “You see the color of my skin. You see …
“As a caregiver, I can speak to the fact that life is intense,” says Traci Edmondson. Edmondson is the dementia care specialist for Calumet and Outagamie counties in Wisconsin. She also cared for her husband while he was living with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. “You are always on. You are always caregiving,” she says. “You don’t …
Nearly all of us want to stay in our home as we age. There are benefits to doing so. Our family and friends are more likely to be nearby. We know where to find our favorite activities. After years of appointments, our health care providers can more easily notice changes and anticipate needs. It often …