Enrich your friends, children, grandchildren, or anyone you hold dear, with a special message brimming with love and wisdom — a legacy letter or ethical will — for them to …
Continue ReadingPreparing for Role-Reversals as Family Members Age
Aspects of the normal aging process have effects on the dynamics of family relationships. “Family” can be a spouse, children, grandchildren, and members of an even more extended family. The …
Continue ReadingFamily Facebook Pages Connect the Generations
How many of you keep your old precious photos tucked away in albums that no one ever sees? They can not only bring a lot of pleasure to your family …
Continue ReadingInvestigation Reveals “Epidemic” of Illegal Nursing Home Evictions
Advocates for the elderly are calling attention to nursing home evictions that violate federal law. Their complaints find support in a 2016 Associated Press investigation. According to elder law attorneys, …
Continue ReadingPut the Music On – Let’s Dance!
I come from a family that doesn’t really use the word “exercise” in their vocabulary. For my family, there’s work and then there’s play. One great way to play and …
Continue ReadingThe Healing Power of Dirt and Memories
Our life passions come from somewhere deep inside us, but often they are sparked by someone we love deeply, someone who took the time to share their own passions. For …
Continue ReadingHelping Loved Ones Remember Who They Are
As our older loved ones experience the changes of later life, it is easy for them to become discouraged about their ability to stay independent and productive. Most of us …
Continue ReadingTime to Forgive and Heal
Are old family wounds making your caregiving a huge chore and a daily reminder of old hurts? Taking care of an older loved one is a challenge in the best …
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 ReadingFamily Fights Over Caring for Mom & Dad? Call in the Mediator!
According to a 2020 AARP research report, ” caregiving for older adults (defined as those ages 50 or older) has increased by 7.6 million caregivers since 2015, with 1 in …
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