With Halloween upon us, it is time to present you, our dear readers, with this year's scariest & creepiest stories.From the nightmare of probate to court cases involving filial responsibility, we uncovered some scary … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaregiving Across the Miles
October 24, 2014 by
Q. I live in Northern Virginia, 700 miles away from my parents, who are in Florida. My father has Parkinson’s and insists on staying in our family home. His mobility has diminished, and I worry about him falling nearly every day. … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlzheimer’s: Preserving Family Memories
October 22, 2014 by
Every year, Carol Magro would prepare a delicious Italian feast for the holidays. Five years ago, her daughter Barbara noticed that her mother was getting tired, confused, and didn't remember the ingredients for some of the dishes … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Talking to an Estranged Sibling about a Mother’s Care
October 17, 2014 by
Dear Ernie and Janette, My mother has late-stage dementia and no Power of Attorney or Advance Medical Directive in place. Unfortunately, I am estranged from my sister and we haven't spoken in years. We need to discuss plans … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaring for a Difficult Parent
October 16, 2014 by
Q. Throughout my life, my mother has always been a difficult person. She complains about everything and is hyper-critical, overbearing and, as you can imagine, hard to get along with. She always compares me to my older sister, who … [Read more...]
Print This PageNASA SmartWatch, Implanted Health Devices, and Other New Technology for Seniors
October 14, 2014 by
Is Grandpa going gadget-crazy? Not quite yet, but we are getting there. According to a recent Pew Research survey, the number of older adults using the internet and related tech devices is increasing, with 59% of seniors reporting … [Read more...]
Print This PageHelping Seniors and Veterans from Going Hungry
August 19, 2014 by
After working for decades and raising four children without government assistance, Carol found herself asking for help feeding herself and her husband, Richard. Faced with health problems that prevent them from working, Carol and … [Read more...]
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