This week on Parents Are Hard To Raise… Why you should never, EVER go into a Hospital in July.  Plus... the perils of hiring the wrong caregiver, and some slightly unusual tips for preventing dehydration in the elderly.     Resources and links for episode 14 7

This week on Parents Are Hard To Raise… 7 tips to prevent hearing loss. A cool way for your parent to become a superhero for a troubled teen. And…What does your POO say about YOU!?      Resources and links for episode 13 Here's a link to

Nursing Home Nightmares… This week on Parents Are Hard To Raise, Diane reveals 6 warning signs and 12 questions that can keep your parents safe. Plus… This week’s survival tip is also high in fiber. Resource and Links for this episode:

It’s never too early to plan for an emergency, but it can instantly become too late. This week on Parents Are Hard To Raise… The 7 things you absolutely must know before it’s too late. Plus…this week’s survival tip is for women only. Resource and Links for

What happens inside a woman’s brain the moment she becomes a mother?  Diane reveals the amazing science behind the mother-child bond and what we can learn from it.   Plus… a hot and spicy survival tip.

What never, EVER to do when choosing care for your parents… And... what puppies have taught science, about the power of healing. Plus… This week’s survival tip is… yellow and crooked?

What causes some people to keep bouncing back, while others give up at the first sign of struggle? This week, Diane tackles the subject of Geriatric Resilience.  Plus... a down and dirty survival tip.

Can a person really die of loneliness? This week Diane discusses new scientific research that reveals some startling discoveries. Plus, this week’s counterintuitive survival tip that could get you into hot water.

It’s called Hospital-based delirium and it can be deadly… This week, Diane reveals the symptoms, the surprising causes… and what you can do to prevent it from happening.

As our parents get older, they tend to obsess over every little thing… it can make them anxious and depressed… and it can drive us crazy.  This week, Diane shares the causes… and some highly unusual solutions.