Q. I am very close with my 100-year-old grandmother, Emily. She is a remarkable, accomplished woman who went to college (which was rare in her time) and became a successful brain surgeon. She is also a very talented artist. I … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Can a $6,000 Stuffed Seal Replace Caregivers?
April 1, 2016 by
Dear Baxter, I heard from my cousin, who told me that his mother recently leased a $6,000 stuffed seal to assist with stress relief, relaxation, and motivation. Supposedly when it came out, production of it was stalled at … [Read more...]
Print This PageA New White House Report on Technology for Seniors
March 29, 2016 by
Technology is playing a larger role in the lives of seniors, enabling them to be engaged, connected, mentally active, and physically safe. In fact, boomers are a part of one of the fastest growing demographics in terms of usage of … [Read more...]
Print This PageTake Your Emotional Support Animal with you ANYWHERE!
March 25, 2016 by
Q. Since my wife, Linda, and I retired, we travel a lot. A few weeks ago, when we flew to San Diego, we saw someone with a dog in the cabin of the plane, sitting on the owner’s lap, and the flight attendant didn’t say anything … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Would a Pet be Beneficial for my Mom with Alzheimer’s?
March 24, 2016 by
Dear Angel, My mom has Alzheimer’s and I am thinking about bringing a cat into the house to help calm her down when she gets agitated. Is pet therapy effective for those with Alzheimer’s and do you think it’s a good idea for … [Read more...]
Print This PageAlzheimer’s Lost Memories May Be Recoverable
March 22, 2016 by
Jennifer was 42 years-old when she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s. She was heartbroken at first, wondering if she would remember the details of her first love, her child's wobbly first steps, her overseas travels, or … [Read more...]
Print This PageLong-Term Care Insurance: Yes or No?
March 17, 2016 by
Q. Long-term care is a subject we’ve been avoiding for years, but as we are getting older and less able to do things for ourselves due to physical ailments, my wife and I finally sat down to talk about it. At first, long-term care … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Aging Parents Really Want from Their Adult Children
March 15, 2016 by
Ellen, 75, was thrilled at first when her daughter, Samantha, moved back to Northern Virginia with her family. She loved seeing her grandchildren and enjoyed being there for their concerts, soccer games, and birthday parties. Her … [Read more...]
Print This PageHer Hospital Bracelet Said She Was “Admitted.” But We Found Out After Her Discharge That She Wasn’t.
February 26, 2016 by
This question was sent in by J.R., in response to my article about observation status in the March 2016 Golden Gazette. See also our recent blog posting on this topic: … [Read more...]
Print This PageBring Your Mom to Work: On-Site Elder Day Care at Workplaces
February 2, 2016 by
Karen spent many years in school to get her PhD, followed by years of work to become a tenured professor at a university, and eventually a department head. She and her husband delayed starting a family, and when she was … [Read more...]
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