Last weekend, Randy was walking his dog, when he ran into his friend, Jenny. Jenny seemed really nervous and upset. She explained how her father with dementia was living in a nursing home in Florida, and how he was located in an … [Read more...]
Mastering the Non-Financial Aspects of Retirement
Posted on September 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Q. My husband and I are close to retirement age. The life we’ve known so far has included working at our full-time jobs, occasional social events with friends, visits and holidays with family, and the every-day things associated … [Read more...]
Critter Corner: Is There a Drug that Treats Aging?
Posted on September 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Dear BeBe, I know you are an older cat at 17. I’m also getting old -- way too quickly. There seems to be a pill for everything. Is there anything out there that can slow down aging? Thanks for your help! A. … [Read more...]
Family Caregiving is NOT Cheaper Than Professional Care. Here’s Why!
Posted on August 30, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Five years ago, Karen got her PhD to teach at the college level. Upon graduating, she began her dream job, but she only was able to teach for about a year, when her mother’s Alzheimer’s began getting worse. Karen quit her job and … [Read more...]
Seniors Get SMARTER as They Get Older – How to Retain Your Smarts and Your Memory
Posted on August 16, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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 … [Read more...]
This Can Be as Damaging to Your Health as 15 Cigarettes Per Day
Posted on July 26, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Erica and her husband, Russ, go to the local diner sometimes for breakfast. The past couple of times they were there, they noticed a senior man sitting alone. The man proudly wore a WWII veteran hat. One morning, Russ, who is a … [Read more...]
Coming of Age in Aging America: What Happens When Half of the Population is Over 50?
Posted on July 19, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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 … [Read more...]
These are Responsible for 40% of All Injury Deaths
Posted on July 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Q. Recently, we got a call from the emergency room that my husband’s grandmother fell outside of a store and fractured her wrist. It was a rainy night and she slipped on the ramp walking out of the store. Typically, when you … [Read more...]
When A Senior Neighbor Needs Your Help
Posted on June 16, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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 … [Read more...]
“Aging Together” With Your Parents
Posted on May 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment
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 … [Read more...]
