Emmy Cleaves, 86, is a yoga teacher who discovered Bikram Yoga after suffering a brain hemorrhage at age 35. Emmy continues to teach at a studio, inspiring students of all ages to heal their bodies and improve their lives with Bikram Yoga. According to Emmy, “I teach because I think it’s so important. It’s a […]
Top 7 Apps for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Dear Angel, My father, Bill, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. I was wondering if you knew of any apps that would be beneficial and/or enjoyable for him to use. Thanks so much in advance! Al Zimerapps — Dear Al, Caregivers and loved ones of those with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia often search for […]
This Octogenarian Finally Gets to Travel to Space
Many of us have plans for our octogenarian years. Some of us want to spend time at the beach, others want to travel to places we’ve never been, and there are others who want to spend as much time as possible with their children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. Wally Funk, 82, has plans of her […]
Could a 3D Printed House Be the Answer to Affordable Retirement Housing?
Rachel and Len have lived in Northern Virginia for their entire lives. During their 50 years of marriage, they raised three children, who all also reside in the Old Dominion state. They want to be near their children and grandchildren for as long as possible, but realize they may need to move south a bit […]
Two New Provisions Make Reverse Mortgages More Desirable
Q. My husband, Bob, and I have lived in Northern Virginia for nearly fifty years and we have no plans of moving. We are original owners of our home and our mortgage has been paid off for nearly two decades now. Our children all live within a mile of our home, so we are hoping […]
Is Aging a Disease that Can Be Cured?
Betty White, the amazing 98-year-old actress and comedian, has had a television career spanning 80 years and has worked longer in the industry than anyone else. She offers the following advice about aging: “Get at least eight hours of beauty sleep, nine if you’re ugly.” Angela Lansbury, another famous actress who is 95, never permits […]
How Your Attitude Towards Aging Can Save Your Life
Dr. David Lereah (62) is a well-respected economist, a notable author, and a business entrepreneur. Formerly a Fairfax county resident, he was chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association and then later assumed the same role at National Association of Realtors. With a cancer diagnosis, his life took a turn and his focus changed from […]
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living and Nursing Home Care, and which is Less Expensive?
Q. We are currently caring for my mother-in-law, Margaret, in our home. We enjoy having her with us, but as her needs keep becoming greater, we find that she may need more support than we can provide. I have read that when a senior has a progressive medical condition or serious health needs, assisted living […]
Saying Goodbye to the Family Home: Helping Your Aging Loved One Grieve a Move
Q. My mother, Wendy, has lived in the same home for over 50 years. She and my father stretched their budget and bought the home together in the 60’s and have made quite a few memories there. They watched four of us grow up there, gardened there, held Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, birthdays and […]
The Farr Law Firm Congratulates Sunrise Senior Living
Congratulations Sunrise Senior Living. According to the J.D. Power 2018 Senior Living Satisfaction Study, Sunrise Senior Living ranks highest among senior living communities with an overall satisfaction score of 802, driven primarily by high scores in caregiver and staff; services and activities; rooms, building and grounds; food and beverage; and service setup and new resident orientation. […]
Senior Living Now and in 2028
Maria lived in a colonial-style townhome with 14 stairs up from the basement, and 14 more to her bedroom. It was wearing on her joints to go up and down all those steps. She was also beginning to feel lonely and isolated, since most of her friends had moved out of the neighborhood. After giving […]
Can the Aging Clock be Reset?
No matter how old we are, most of us have had the fantasy of winding back the clock on our personal aging process. Whether it’s having less wrinkles or grey hair, or even feeling like we did 20 years ago, most of us wish we could experience it again. Well, thanks to researchers at the […]
Come Hear Evan Speak This Weekend at The Positive Aging Fair!
This Sunday, Evan Farr will be speaking at The Northern Virginia Positive Aging and Wellness Fair. The fair will be held at the Inova Center for Personalized Health Conference Center at 3225 Gallows Road (across from the Inova Fairfax Hospital and formerly the Exxon Mobil campus) in Fairfax, VA from 8:45 am to 4 pm. […]
Seniors Get SMARTER as They Get Older – How to Retain Your Smarts and Your Memory
Forty year-old Rachel is quite forgetful. She always forgets at least one item when she goes to the supermarket, forgets names (but typically remembers faces), and can’t always tell you what she had for breakfast that day. Eighty year-old Roberta, on the other hand, never forgets a grocery item, a name, a face, or a […]
Coming of Age in Aging America: What Happens When Half of the Population is Over 50?
What will it mean for us all to grow up, live, and age in a society where half the citizens are over the age of 50? This has never been our reality, but we are getting closer. We are an aging society, and the graying of our citizens isn’t temporary—it is a permanent historic transformation. […]
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 rat, and have a lot of stuff, […]
“Aging Together” With Your Parents
Q. My husband and I are in our mid 60’s. Our kids are married with their own children, and we are ready to retire. Fortunately, my mother is still doing well at the age of 85, but she needs assistance with certain things and gets lonely easily. She was living with us, but we are […]
What is the Difference Between a NORC and a NOSS?
Q. My parents are deciding whether to stay in their home or to downsize to an apartment. Currently, they live in a single-family home in an established neighborhood, where most of their neighbors are original owners who have lived in their homes since 1965. The location they live in is so convenient, so most people […]
Intergenerational Living with a Purpose
Mary Steele, 82, spends her days giving rides to children who may have missed the school bus, or teens who need a ride to the mall. She plays trucks with a 5-year-old boy whose mother is at work, and talks to neighbors about their jobs and families. Each month, she enjoys a gathering where 50 […]
How to Live Past 100
Q. This past year, I became interested in genealogy, and have been compiling my family tree using online resources. With some research, I found that generations before mine have included not-so-distant relatives who have lived past 100. My parents, unfortunately, both died in their 70’s. I wonder what my ancestors did right to live so […]
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