Last Wednesday, The Economist's “Business of Longevity” conference took place, attracting world-renowned experts in aging. One of the main themes of the conference was the need to change the way we think about longevity, as we are … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Mom Okay? Things to Look Out for When You Visit for the Holidays
December 9, 2016 by
Q. My siblings and our families are going to spend Christmas this year with our mother at our family home in Virginia Beach. She lives alone with her dog, Rascal. Since Thanksgiving, the last couple of times I called her, she … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Helpful Advice for Seniors Living Alone
September 16, 2016 by
Dear Angel,My father lives in our family home in Southwest Virginia, all by himself. My mother is deceased and I am an only child. He doesn’t have any family around and not too many friends. I visit him whenever I can, but … [Read more...]
Print This PageHelping Seniors with Winter Hazards
January 22, 2016 by
Dear Baxter,The forecast calls for a huge snowstorm, and my mother lives alone. She is having a tough time with the bitter cold weather as it is, and the snow that they are calling for can be dangerous. Do you have any … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Cats for Seniors Who are Allergic
November 19, 2015 by
Dear Angel, My mother loves pets, especially cuddly cats like you. She enjoys coming to Mr. Farr's office to see you, but she needs to take an allergy pill every time. She is lonely and would really like a cat of her own, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Beating the Winter Blues
January 30, 2015 by
Dear Saki and Alley,I get depressed at this time of year, ever since my husband passed away. I had a full house for the holidays and everything seemed great, but now that it is over and the tree and decorations are gone, I am … [Read more...]
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