Most of us understand how pets bring joy to people and why they are important. This is particularly true for older folks who may have lost loved ones and who have also lost regular human companionship. A dog or cat can provide that unconditional love we all need. More assisted…
Carolyn RosenblattMay 1, 2018
By Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Elder law attorney, AgingParents.com My mother in law, Alice, 95, was looking forward to getting fixed up and going to the birthday party for her friend of many years. He just turned 100. She had help from her caregiver to find the right outfit. She donned…
Carolyn RosenblattMarch 29, 2018
Fear of getting Alzheimer's disease or dementia has overtaken fear of developing cancer among our aging population. There are numerous treatments for cancer, some offering true hope of mitigating the diseases. The same is not true for Alzheimer's. There is still too much we just don't know. Treatment is in discussion among…
Carolyn RosenblattMarch 29, 2018
By Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Elder Law Attorney Many of us are probably unfamiliar with the concept of care managers. That may be because geriatric care management is not a clear-cut, licensed profession like nursing or social work. Further, they now call themselves Aging Life Care Managers, a catchall title that…
Carolyn RosenblattMarch 23, 2018
By Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Elder law attorney, consultant When asked, about 90% of elders will say that they don't want to go to any kind of "home" as they get older. They want to stay in their own homes. Aging in place can be more of a fantasy than a…
Carolyn RosenblattMarch 20, 2018
Living with aging parents suffering from dementia can be a tough time for all members of the household. It’s something a lot of people are dealing with, as the World Health Organization estimates that over 50 million people in the world currently suffer from the condition. Aging Parents previously touched…
Carolyn RosenblattMarch 20, 2018
Ten Step Checklist For Smart Retirees Reaching retirement age is maturity, and a different responsibility for us and to our loved ones. Every person needs a checklist to ensure that their new status includes preparing their families with essential information and paperwork 1- Decide whom you want to communicate…
Carolyn RosenblattMarch 16, 2018
Women in our country have gotten a lot of attention lately with focus on sexual harassment, domestic violence and unequal treatment by employers. There is another important area that is not getting attention in the focus on women: the role of caregiver for aging parents. This role, too, spreads responsibility…
Carolyn RosenblattMarch 9, 2018
Many of us will be impaired at some point late in life. We may need someone to articulate our wishes about healthcare as we near our end. How do we choose the right person or persons? What do they need to know? The American Bar Association offers a free Consumer's Tool…
Carolyn RosenblattFebruary 21, 2018
