Dear Baxter, My grandfather insists on taking my brother and me camping every year. My mother has Lyme Disease, so she is very aware of how it spreads, and protects us with natural repellants. My grandfather throws caution to the wind, and won’t … [Continue reading]
Plan Your Lifespan: A No-Cost Tool for Planning in Advance
Phyllis Mitzen, a 72-year-old semi-retired social worker, has worked with seniors for many years and understands the value of planning for future healthcare needs. Yet, she herself has put off the task. Phyllis’s husband is turning 76 this year. And … [Continue reading]
When A Senior Neighbor Needs Your Help
Q. My neighbor, Sam, has lived alone in his home ever since his wife died three years ago. He used to come outside and greet us and attend neighborhood events. Now, he goes days on end without speaking to anyone. His son, who lives an hour away, used … [Continue reading]
15 Things to Ask Your Father/Grandfather This Father’s Day
Dear Ribbit, My children are very inquisitive and want to find out about their father and their grandfather. We are all going to brunch at my parent’s house on Sunday. While we're there, they want to ask them questions, but don’t know exactly what … [Continue reading]
Should You Collect Social Security Earlier for a “Happier Retirement?”
For years, Social Security experts were suggesting that seniors wait as long as they could to collect their Social Security benefits. But the tide is turning, and now, some experts are saying to go ahead and collect your benefits earlier, rather than … [Continue reading]
Advice from the Caregiving Experts
Q. I am new to caregiving. And, when I say new, I mean completely new. I am a workaholic who is divorced and doesn’t have children, and never even had a pet. I am very close with my mother, who I speak with on the phone daily. Recently, I got … [Continue reading]
Managing Long-Distance Caregiving with Technology
Dear Commander Bun Bun, I am a long-distance caregiver for my father, who has Parkinson’s and lives 2,000 miles away. My children are in school here, and my husband works for the government in DC, so I don’t foresee us moving to be near dad … [Continue reading]
TED Talks: New Ways to Think About Death
Most people don't like to think about dying. We’d rather focus our energy on the people and the things we love, happy times, and things that bring us joy. But, as we all know, death is inevitable, and shouldn’t be ignored. Despite what most … [Continue reading]
Is it Time to Take Control of Your Parent’s Finances?
Q. My dad is in his mid-80’s and he still resides in the home where I grew up, without much outside assistance. He is healthy and takes exercise walks daily, to keep himself fit and active. When it comes to cognitive health and memory, he seems to … [Continue reading]
Acting in My Sister’s Best Interest
Dear Angel, My sister named me as agent under her Financial Power of Attorney, and she recently had a massive stroke, so I need to step in and start managing her legal and financial affairs. She’s only 59 years old, so this was VERY unexpected. … [Continue reading]
Pain . . . What Pain? Just Retrain Your Brain!
Maria was cooking in her kitchen when hot oil splashed from a pan onto her hand. Her reaction was a typical one when it comes to pain. She instantly recoiled and ran to the sink to place her hand under cold water from the faucet, attempting … [Continue reading]
How to Downsize the Right Way
Q. My husband and I became empty-nesters when our son and daughter moved out and started families of their own. We will be selling our home and moving to a condominium in a senior living community in a couple of months. I admit I'm somewhat of a pack … [Continue reading]
What to Bring to A Nursing Home
Dear Commander Bun Bun, I have been a caregiver for my mother for more than a decade. She is ready to move into a skilled nursing facility. She would like to make her room feel like home, and I’d like to help her do so. Do you know what kinds of … [Continue reading]
Evan Farr’s New Asset Protection Book Just Released: Buy it TODAY and Get $1,250 in bonuses! (offer was good on MAY 23, 2017 ONLY!)
Certified Elder Law Attorney and 3-Time Best-Selling Author Evan Farr's newest book: “Protecting Your Assets from Probate and Long-Term Care: Don't Let the System Bankrupt You and Your Loved Ones” has just been published by Allworth Press. Mr. … [Continue reading]
Why Don’t ALL Nursing Homes Offer This?
Q. My mother has dementia, and things are starting to become too much for me and my father to handle. She used to be so easy going, and now she gets cranky, angry, depressed, and fearful at times. It is so hard to see her like this, and caring … [Continue reading]
How You Can Help Prevent Wandering and Wandering-Related Tragedies
Dear Angel, My grandmother, who has dementia, lives with our family. She seems disoriented a lot, and I am afraid she might wander from the house. What are some things we can put in place in our home to stop her from wandering … [Continue reading]
Medicare Doesn’t Care About Home Care
Jane’s mother, Anne, suffered a stroke and a broken pelvis, and will be leaving the rehabilitation center she was staying in this week. When she returns home, she desperately needs a health aide to assist with bathing, transferring from bed to chair … [Continue reading]
Some Amazing Apps Moms (and Everyone Else) Need in Their Lives
Q. My mother has had the same outdated phone for five years now. It is small and slow, and she squints when she tries to read emails, articles, or books on it. She has been learning a lot about technology and things she can do on the phone from … [Continue reading]
Sharing Stories about Mom
Dear Ribbit, My mother is a fascinating woman. She grew up in five different countries, traveled the world, held many jobs, had six children, and was an amazing cook. She told me so many stories about her childhood and her life. I would like to … [Continue reading]
Experiencing Falls? This Could Be Why!
Carol lives with her daughter, Jennifer, and her family in their ranch style home. One afternoon, while Jennifer was sitting on her sofa reading a book, she heard a thump on the kitchen floor followed by a scream. She ran to the kitchen to see her … [Continue reading]
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