Q. My lifelong friend, Bruce, is in his 70’s and has never been married and has no children. His parents and his sister and brother have predeceased him, and he has no nieces or nephews. On his father’s side, he has a cousin, … [Read more...]
Bunny Therapy Brings Relaxation to Seniors
May 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
May is National Pet Month, a celebration of the benefits that pets bring to people's lives and vice versa. It is an ideal time to celebrate the health benefits of animals for seniors, which can include relaxation, socialization, … [Read more...]
Caregiving Spouses Often Don’t Seek Help
April 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There are more than 42 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States, including spouses, adult children, and others. A recent report, issued by the United Hospital Fund and the AARP Public Policy Institute, focuses on … [Read more...]
Kenny Chesney Brings Music to Those with Alzheimer’s
April 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Music has been found to connect people with Alzheimer’s to memories, enabling them to open up to loved ones and even enhancing their quality of life. Sometimes, the response is immediate and shocking. In fact, according to Geri … [Read more...]
Washington Post’s Michelle Singletary’s Impassioned Plea
April 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Michelle Singletary, who writes a financial column for the Washington Post, often shares personal stories to spare others from making financial mistakes. In a recent column and interview on WBUR, she wrote about the importance of … [Read more...]
Before You Choose a Nursing Home . . .
April 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Q. I recently read a sad article in the Washington Post about an Alexandria woman named Anne Bailey Farr (not sure if she is a relative of yours?), who is facing charges in connection with the death of her 98-year-old mother, who … [Read more...]
Are You Prepared For Incapacity?
April 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What would happen if you were in an accident, or had a stroke, or for another reason you suddenly became incapacitated or comatose, and were unable to make decisions for yourself? It is difficult to think about, but if this … [Read more...]
