Q. I am so blessed and have so much to live for: an amazing wife, two successful adult children, five grandchildren, and a home on the beach in Florida that we visit frequently. I am aware that people are living longer these … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen a Loved One is Alone and in Danger
September 13, 2017 by
Last weekend, Randy was walking his dog, when he ran into his friend, Jenny. Jenny seemed really nervous and upset. She explained how her father with dementia was living in a nursing home in Florida, and how he was located in an … [Read more...]
Print This PageMastering the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement
September 8, 2017 by
Q. My husband and I are close to retirement age. The life we’ve known so far has included working at our full-time jobs, occasional social events with friends, visits and holidays with family, and the every-day things associated … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Is There a Drug that Treats Aging?
September 8, 2017 by
Dear BeBe,I know you are an older cat at 17. I’m also getting old -- way too quickly. There seems to be a pill for everything. Is there anything out there that can slow down aging?Thanks for your help!A. … [Read more...]
Print This PageFamily Caregiving is NOT Cheaper Than Professional Care. Here’s Why!
August 30, 2017 by
Five years ago, Karen got her PhD to teach at the college level. Upon graduating, she began her dream job, but she only was able to teach for about a year, when her mother’s Alzheimer’s began getting worse. Karen quit her job and … [Read more...]
Print This PageSeniors Get SMARTER as They Get Older – How to Retain Your Smarts and Your Memory
August 16, 2017 by
Forty year-old Rachel is quite forgetful. She always forgets at least one item when she goes to the supermarket, forgets names (but typically remembers faces), and can’t always tell you what she had for breakfast that day. Eighty … [Read more...]
Print This PageThis Can Be as Damaging to Your Health as 15 Cigarettes Per Day
July 26, 2017 by
Erica and her husband, Russ, go to the local diner sometimes for breakfast. The past couple of times they were there, they noticed a senior man sitting alone. The man proudly wore a WWII veteran hat.One morning, Russ, who is a … [Read more...]
Print This PageComing of Age in Aging America: What Happens When Half of the Population is Over 50?
July 19, 2017 by
What will it mean for us all to grow up, live, and age in a society where half the citizens are over the age of 50? This has never been our reality, but we are getting closer. We are an aging society, and the graying of our … [Read more...]
Print This PageThese are Responsible for 40% of All Injury Deaths
July 7, 2017 by
Q. Recently, we got a call from the emergency room that my husband’s grandmother fell outside of a store and fractured her wrist. It was a rainy night and she slipped on the ramp walking out of the store.Typically, when you … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhen A Senior Neighbor Needs Your Help
June 16, 2017 by
Q. My neighbor, Sam, has lived alone in his home ever since his wife died three years ago. He used to come outside and greet us and attend neighborhood events. Now, he goes days on end without speaking to anyone. His son, who … [Read more...]
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