Q. Last week, my sister, my brother, and I traveled with our families to visit our 82-year old mother for Thanksgiving (I didn't have to go too far, since she lives ten minutes away!). Although mom says she is “just fine,” we … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Holiday Gifts for a Loved One with Dementia
December 3, 2015 by
Dear Baxter, I would like to buy a holiday gift for my grandmother with dementia. Do you have any ideas about what I should get for her, that she could appreciate. Thanks, Aggie Ift-Forgrama --- Dear Aggie, Shopping … [Read more...]
Print This PageMom Abused Me and is Not Indigent – Why Should I Have to Pay for Her Long-Term Care?
December 1, 2015 by
Filial Responsibility (by Michal Dziekan) Image Source: Wall Street Journal Dolly Eori, 90, of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, requires 24-hour care. She lives full-time with her son Joseph and suffers from cancer and … [Read more...]
Print This PageSeniors Should Be Thankful For This. . .
November 24, 2015 by
This week, we celebrate Thanksgiving, making it an ideal time to give thanks and reflect on the positive things that have happened over the past year. Below are twelve of our blog articles from 2015 that make us and many of our … [Read more...]
Print This PageBlue Zones: Hotspots of Health, Vitality, and Longevity
November 20, 2015 by
Moai Walking Group at Blue Zone in MN. Image source: AARP Q. My 78-year-old sister, Alberta (Bertie), lives alone with her 7-year old West Highland White Terrier, Hallie. Bertie makes healthy choices, has a great group of … [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 PageExciting Age-in-Place Technology from the 2015 mHealth Summit in DC
November 18, 2015 by
In Touch Health Robot When loved ones are living independently and you can't be there all the time, you often worry about their safety and well-being. You may wonder if they are eating often enough, taking their medications, … [Read more...]
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