Category: Dr. Macie Smith

‘Tis the season for reconnecting with loved ones. It’s also a great time to informally assess your loved one’s well-being. If you’re spending time this holiday season with an older loved one you don’t often see, take this opportunity to make sure they are thriving. Take note of signs that may indicate they need some…

By Dr. Macie Smith Is mindset the key to staying active as you grow older? SYNERGY HomeCare gerontologist Dr. Macie Smith explains why shifting how we think about aging is vital to staying active at any age. As a society, we don’t embrace aging. In fact, we seem to do anything we can to resist…

By Dr. Macie Smith The doctors have confirmed it: your parent or loved one has a progressive type of dementia. Aging expert Dr. Macie Smith explains why taking a collaborative approach is crucial.  When a parent or loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it’s not just an individual disease–it’s a family condition. The road forward…