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How Stepfamilies Can Navigate Eldercare Issues We all know The Brady Bunch, that perfectly blended family with six children (three girls, three boys), two parents, and a housekeeper. Did you ever wonder what happened when the kids grew up, the housekeeper left, and Mike and Carol Brady started needing eldercare? Caring for aging parents comes… Read More
Protect Your Feet in Style This Summer What makes you think of summer? Warm weather, beaches, vacations and a lightweight wardrobe all give off summer vibes. We pack away our coats, trade heavy pants for shorts, and let our feet be free in sandals or flip flops. While flip flops seem like the quintessential summer… Read More
Be An Aphasia-Friendly Communicator Many of us struggle to recall a certain word every now and then. But persistent difficulty with communication may lead to a diagnosis of a condition called aphasia. Aphasia Awareness month is in June, a great time to learn more about this condition and how it is treated. Aphasia is a… Read More
Are You Prepared for a Natural Disaster? When a natural disaster strikes, all living things are in danger. But older people are especially at risk of injury or illness because of pre-existing conditions or mobility issues. Being prepared for natural disasters can literally mean the difference between life and death or serious injury. And unfortunately,… Read More
Heart Healthy Travel Tips Summer is in full swing and many of us are traveling for leisure or to spend time with family and friends. A getaway is good for our mental and physical health. Travel offers the chance to create lasting memories and forge meaningful connections. But if you or a loved one has… Read More
Checking in with LGBTQ Elders Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month is celebrated every June, to honor the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a key turning point in the Gay Liberation movement. According to Pew Research, positive attitudes toward LGBTQ people are at the highest level in history and increasing. Also… Read More
Talk to Dad About Aging Well Father’s Day is a great time to touch base with your dad and thank him for the hard work, sacrifices, life lessons and other ways he helped in your upbringing. While your relationship may look different now from when you were a kid, dads and adult children can still… Read More
More Than Memory Loss Movies and television shows have long portrayed people with dementia in a very stereotypical way. The scene is usually a woman wandering around (probably in a nightgown) outside of home; she appears lost and distracted. The woman is unable to recognize her own children when they find her and want to… Read More
How Aging Life Care Managers Help Older Adults Shirley is a 68-year-old woman who has lived an independent and active life. She raised two children on her own after her husband passed away when they were young, and she has always taken pride in her ability to manage her own affairs. However, as Shirley has… Read More
Respect & Protect Our Elders Did you know that one in ten seniors has been a victim of abuse? Only 4% of elder abuse is reported but the harm impacts the entire community. Health care and legal costs increase because of elder abuse, which impacts Medicare and Medicaid. Financial exploitation of seniors is estimated to… Read More