Q. My dad is in his mid-80’s and he still resides in the home where I grew up, without much outside assistance. He is healthy and takes exercise walks daily, to keep himself fit and active. When it comes to cognitive health and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Acting in My Sister’s Best Interest
June 2, 2017 by
Dear Angel,My sister named me as agent under her Financial Power of Attorney, and she recently had a massive stroke, so I need to step in and start managing her legal and financial affairs. She’s only 59 years old, so this was … [Read more...]
Print This PagePain . . . What Pain? Just Retrain Your Brain!
May 31, 2017 by
Maria was cooking in her kitchen when hot oil splashed from a pan onto her hand. Her reaction was a typical one when it comes to pain. She instantly recoiled and ran to the sink to place her hand under cold water from the … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow to Downsize the Right Way
May 26, 2017 by
Q. My husband and I became empty-nesters when our son and daughter moved out and started families of their own. We will be selling our home and moving to a condominium in a senior living community in a couple of months. I admit … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What to Bring to A Nursing Home
May 25, 2017 by
Dear Commander Bun Bun,I have been a caregiver for my mother for more than a decade. She is ready to move into a skilled nursing facility. She would like to make her room feel like home, and I’d like to help her do so. Do you … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicare Doesn’t Care About Home Care
May 17, 2017 by
Jane’s mother, Anne, suffered a stroke and a broken pelvis, and will be leaving the rehabilitation center she was staying in this week. When she returns home, she desperately needs a health aide to assist with bathing, … [Read more...]
Print This PageSome Amazing Apps Moms (and Everyone Else) Need in Their Lives
May 12, 2017 by
Q. My mother has had the same outdated phone for five years now. It is small and slow, and she squints when she tries to read emails, articles, or books on it. She has been learning a lot about technology and things she can do … [Read more...]
Print This PageExperiencing Falls? This Could Be Why!
May 10, 2017 by
Carol lives with her daughter, Jennifer, and her family in their ranch style home. One afternoon, while Jennifer was sitting on her sofa reading a book, she heard a thump on the kitchen floor followed by a scream. She ran to the … [Read more...]
Print This Page“Aging Together” With Your Parents
May 5, 2017 by
Q. My husband and I are in our mid 60’s. Our kids are married with their own children, and we are ready to retire. Fortunately, my mother is still doing well at the age of 85, but she needs assistance with certain things and gets … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Advice for Male Caregivers
May 4, 2017 by
Dear Angel,I am a caregiver for my dad and I am a man. When I tell people about it, they seem surprised. But, times have changed and I've read there are more male caregivers out there than people think. Sometimes, my role … [Read more...]
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