Q. I read somewhere that nine out of 10 seniors would prefer to age in their homes for as long as possible. But isn’t there a shortage of health care professionals and caregivers to provide the care that would be needed for this … [Read more...]
Lifestyle Tweaks that Could Lengthen your Life 23+ Years!
Dear Hayek, I heard somewhere that there are things you can do to increase your lifespan dramatically. What are some of those lifestyle tweaks? Thanks for your help! Liv Longur --- Dear Liv, You’re correct. … [Read more...]
How Can You Tell if a Loved One is a Victim of Financial Exploitation?
Dear Raider, My aunt has been acting differently lately, and I think she could be a victim of financial exploitation. Once a social butterfly, she’s been isolating herself from family and friends. I stopped by while she was at … [Read more...]
What Is Brain Fog and What Causes It?
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I’m often in the middle of something, and I forget what I am doing, or I’m talking to someone and forget what I wanted to tell them. What causes my brain to be so “foggy” sometimes, and is there anything I … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Common Scenarios with Aging Parents
Dear Angel, My parents are getting older and have become more difficult to deal with. It’s even hard to have a conversation with them sometimes, because they are stubborn and unwilling to listen to what I have to say. What are … [Read more...]
What is the Best Father’s Day Gift for a Father Who Is Aging In Place?
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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