Most of us know someone whose adult child moved back in with them after college, a job loss, or a divorce. In other situations, seniors who have lost their spouse or who no longer can or want to live on their own may also opt to … [Read more...]
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Critter Corner: November is National Family Caregivers Month
Dear Kiwi and Mango,I read that November is National Caregivers Month. I am a caregiver for my mother, who lives in our home and suffers from dementia. I am stressed and could use a support group of other caregivers in a … [Read more...]
Print This PageYikes! Our Top 10 Scariest Articles of 2024
Halloween is tomorrow, so this is the perfect time to share this year’s most petrifying articles. From those who had to endure the intrusive, expensive nightmare of probate to a screening tool that can accurately predict risk of … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Keeping the “Happy” in Happy Halloween for Seniors with Dementia
Dear Hayek, Halloween is tomorrow night. Recently, my mother, who has Alzheimer’s disease, moved in with our family. I am concerned about how she will react to all of the commotion of kids in costume ringing the doorbell, my … [Read more...]
Print This PageStrokes in Younger People Are Increasing Even As New Stroke Prevention Guidelines Are Released
Recently, I’ve met with several married couples in their 50s where one spouse had a stroke and needed nursing home care – one had a stroke in his 40s and has been in a nursing home for many years already. This prompted me to do … [Read more...]
Print This PageIt’s National Estate Planning Awareness Week — Take Advantage of this Important Week to Get Your Planning in Order
Dear Angel, I read somewhere that this week is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. How can I convince my family and friends that they need an estate plan? Thanks for your help! Planna Head --- Dear … [Read more...]
Print This PageMost Americans Are in Favor of Assisted Suicide for Terminally Ill, Gallup Poll Says
The Room Next Door is a recent film that was adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s novel, What Are You Going Through, and tells the story of two women — Martha, played by Tilda Swinton, and Ingrid, portrayed by Julianne Moore. The former … [Read more...]
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