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Critter Corner: 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...]

Critter Corner:  Important Things to Keep in Mind if You Are Planning Your Own Funeral 

Dear Hayek,  A wedding celebrates a beginning, and a funeral acknowledges an ending. During both occasions, friends and family gather together to share an important event in someone’s life. I planned my wedding 40 years ago, … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: 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...]

Critter Corner:  June Is National Safety Month — Tips for Senior Loved Ones 

Dear Angel,  I understand that June is National Safety Month. My mother lives alone, and I want her to stay safe. What is some advice that I can give her to help her stay safe in her home? Thanks so much for your help!  Saif … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: 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...]

Critter Corner: 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...]

Critter Corner: 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...]

Critter Corner: 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...]

Critter Corner: How Pets Support People with Parkinson’s Disease 

Dear Raider,  My mom has Parkinson’s disease. We live a half hour away and try to see her as much as we can. I think having a pet will help her to stay active and feel loved. We always had miniature poodles growing up. Do you … [Read more...]

Critter Corner: Stress Relief Tips for Seniors and Caregivers During Stress Awareness Month

Dear Angel, I have been incredibly stressed lately. I’m a caregiver for my mother and my children, and want to be the best I can be. What are some ways to alleviate this stress? Thanks so much for your help! Anders … [Read more...]

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