We welcome Kiwi and Mango to the Critter Corner team! Read their bios here! --- Dear Kiwi and Mango, Welcome to the Critter Corner team! It’s Father’s Day on Sunday, and I want to get something for my dad who is aging in place. What do you … [Continue reading]
Can an Ingredient in Energy Drinks Increase Your Longevity?
Maureen, 64, is part of a “walking book club.” They meet every morning at 7 a.m. and exercise their bodies and brains as they discuss the book of the week, while logging steps in the neighborhood. Maureen has never been much of a morning person, but … [Continue reading]
Procrastination and Estate Planning: How to Avoid These Disaster Scenarios
Q. My husband keeps procrastinating when it comes to wanting to do our estate planning. I brought up some things that could happen when someone dies without proper planning in place, but it hasn’t been enough to convince him. Can you share some truly … [Continue reading]
June Is National Safety Month — Tips for Senior Loved Ones
Dear Angel, I understand that June is National Safety Month. My mother lives alone, and I want her to stay safe. What is some advice that I can give her to help her stay safe in her home? Thanks so much for your help! Saif Ti -- Dear … [Continue reading]
Fall Forecasting: Can Falls Be Predicted Before They Happen?
Nearly 20,000 people die from unintentional falls every year. Every 11 seconds, an older adult in the US is seen at an emergency department for a fall-related injury, and one out of five falls causes a serious injury such as a broken bone or a head … [Continue reading]
Baby Boomers Face Spike in Homelessness — How to Prepare so It Never Happens to You!
Q. I read in The Washington Post that a quarter of a million baby boomers in the US are estimated by the government to be homeless. That seems like a lot of seniors who don’t have a place to live and likely can’t afford food to eat. I can see how … [Continue reading]
New Study Shows 80% of Seniors Can’t Afford Two Years of Long-Term Care
Dear Angel, I just read that today’s 65-year-old can expect to live at least another 20 years, according to the Social Security Administration! That kind of longevity is definitely a blessing, but given what everything costs today, I’m not sure … [Continue reading]
How Certain Types of Dementia Can Unleash a Person’s Creativity
Arthur (Art) Lee suffers from Lewy body dementia (LBD). Words often fail him and his arms and hands often experience uncontrollable tremors. But somehow, he still paints incredible oil paintings. Whether a portrait, a landscape, or an abstract (on … [Continue reading]
When Cognitive Decline Changes People, Should We Respect Their New Desires?
Q. I read a fascinating piece in The New York Times Magazine recently about a woman named Diane Norelius, who had dementia. As her cognitive decline began to alter who she was, her adult daughters and her boyfriend wound up in a bitter dispute over … [Continue reading]
Why Do Some Individuals Have the Capacity to Maintain Thinking and Cognitive Abilities in the Presence of More Advanced Dementia?
Dear Raider, I recently read about Diane Norelius in The New York Times Magazine. She was a woman with advancing dementia who was able to mask the severity of her condition pretty well by how coherent and well-spoken she was, despite her memory … [Continue reading]
Can You Opt for Hospice Care Even if You Are Not Dying?
Erica Manfred, 80, suffers from lung cancer and COPD. She lives alone, about 1,500 miles away from her only living relative – her daughter. Her friends are all older too, and have their own health concerns, so it would be a last resort to have to … [Continue reading]
Is It Possible to Be Resistant to Dementia?
A unique quirk of DNA protected a Colombian man from developing a hereditary form of dementia for two decades. Researchers, who studied his brain after he died, have discovered that this type of dementia may go way back in the village where he … [Continue reading]
Can You Reside with a Loved One in a Long-Term Care Facility when Your Health Situations Are Different?
Q. My parents just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They are one of those happy couples who spend every waking moment together and are still as much in love as the day they met. My mother has memory issues that are getting worse, and Dad … [Continue reading]
Is My Mother Depressed?
Dear Angel, I talk to my mother a couple times a week. She would never tell me, but I think she could be lonely and depressed. This particularly came to mind when I read your article on positivity. I’d love to introduce some of those ideas into … [Continue reading]
Positive Thinking for Seniors Is More Powerful than You Think!
May is both Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, making this an ideal time to focus on the mental health needs of seniors! We all experience sadness from time to time — and this is what many people focus on when it comes to … [Continue reading]
FDA Commissioner Is “Excited” about New Alzheimer’s Treatment Results
Q. I remember reading about lecanemab, an Alzheimer’s treatment, in your newsletter earlier in the year. I have heard that there are other new treatments coming out to slow Alzheimer’s progression. Do you know what else is out there, and if it will … [Continue reading]
Does Having a Stroke Increase Your Chances of Dementia?
Dear Hayek, My aunt had a stroke pretty recently, and now she is having trouble remembering things, among other issues. Do strokes increase the chances of someone having dementia? If so, how long does it take to notice symptoms, and are there … [Continue reading]
Retiree Confidence Is the Lowest in 15 Years! How You Can Plan Ahead for Retirement and Long-Term Care
About 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, and though everyone's financial situation is different, that means that millions of people are getting ready to retire each year. But according to a recent survey, many are not confident about how far their … [Continue reading]
Part 2: New Amazing Parkinson’s Diagnostic Tools and Treatments
Q. I read your newsletter this past Tuesday about the amazing new diagnostic tools and treatment options available for Alzheimer’s. Is there anything similar for Parkinson’s? My dad is 75 and suffers from Parkinson’s, and any new treatment options … [Continue reading]
How Pets Support People with Parkinson’s Disease
Dear Raider, My mom has Parkinson’s disease. We live a half hour away and try to see her as much as we can. I think having a pet will help her to stay active and feel loved. We always had miniature poodles growing up. Do you think it’s a good … [Continue reading]
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