Katherine O'Brien, Caring.com Health Writer
Katherine O'Brien is a freelance content writer and editor from Toronto who specializes in seniors’ health, senior care and aging. Using her own caregiving experience as a starting point, Katherine aims to educate and inform older adults and their families about ways to make the aging process as smooth and enjoyable as possible. She’s covered a wide range of topics including dementia, seniors’ nutrition, advance care planning and emotional wellness. More of Katherine's writing can be found here.
Recently Published on Caring.com
Dance Therapy: A Counterstep for the Isolation of Dementia
— Aug 22, 2018
Is your loved one finding it so difficult to communicate that they’re withdrawing from the world? It can be heartbreaking to witness the loneliness that comes with dementia...
Creating a Daily Routine for a Loved One with Dementia: 3 Key Tips
— Mar 22, 2018
Regardless of age or cognitive ability, establishing and sticking to a daily routine can go a long way towards keeping people on track and giving them a sense of purpose.
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Signs of Nursing Home Neglect You Shouldn't Ignore
— Jan 18, 2018
Although physical or sexual abuse of nursing home residents capture news headlines, most mistreatment stems from neglect.
That’s according to leading expert in geriatri...