A recent New York Times article identified 5 tips for finding a reliable nursing home. But there’s a sixth tip, and it may be the most important: Use all your …
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Aging and the Art of Coping
Perhaps the greatest challenge seniors face is accepting who they are now, not trying to remain the way they used to be. That’s easier for some of the changes wrought …
Continue ReadingServing Those Who Served: Caring for Aging Veterans
“America’s commitment to its veterans are not just lines on a budget,” President Obama assured members at a recent Veterans of Foreign Wars convention. “They are bonds that are sacred …
Continue ReadingThe Do Not Resuscitate Order Is on the… Fridge? How and Why You Should Prepare Now for an Emergency
When 911 is called and the emergency medical technicians (EMTs) arrive, the first thing they do is quickly look for a DNR, or Do Not Resuscitate order. They will check …
Continue ReadingThe Old Heave-Ho: Helping a Parent Downsize Without Losing Your Mind
It’s finally happening. After resisting suggestions about moving to a senior care community for years, your elderly father (or mother) has finally recognized that living alone in the family home …
Continue ReadingFor the Love of Buddy – Why Granny Needs a Dog
Marilyn is a more than vigorous 80-plus. She teaches a history class for seniors, exercises regularly, takes writing courses and has a manuscript ready for submission, is an active member …
Continue ReadingThe Very Painful Conversation Families Avoid
Maybe it is denial. Maybe it is what has been called “anticipatory grief,” or a reluctance to think about losing a loved one. Or maybe it is something entirely different. …
Continue ReadingThe State of Caregivers in 2015
Higher hour caregivers — defined as those who provide at least 21 hours and up to 60 hours of care per week without pay — are likely to suffer emotional …
Continue ReadingMoving to a Retirement Community: A Tricky Adjustment
The Scenario Barbara is 78, in good health and a recent widow. For the last six years, her focus has been caring for her husband, who was seriously crippled by …
Continue ReadingShould We Bring Back the Cocktail Hour for Seniors?
Many of America’s seniors may have an alcohol problem, but not the kind one would expect. It seems that many seniors may not be drinking enough to reap the research-backed …
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