Mikol Davis, Author at Aging Parents

Medical and Health Part 1 (Understanding and Navigating the Health Care System)

Part I – Understanding and navigating the healthcare system 6:44 For many of us, the first time we are aware that our lives are about to change is when we hear that our parent has been admitted to a hospital. Planning in advance of a medical crisis is obviously advantageous.…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Medical and Health Part 2 (Mental and Physical Wellness)

Medical and Health Part II – Mental and physical wellness – seeing the big picture 9:58 What is the most important component of positive aging? Is it physical, mental, or something else? This program discusses ways to look at the whole person and what constitutes good health. There’s a lot…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Housing and Support Services Part 1 (So Many Choices – An Overview)

Where is “home”? Perhaps the most important aspect of our life. But as we age, our housing requirements start to change. When we talk about housing, where our parent lives, uppermost in consideration is the need to maximize their independence. The good news is that there is a wide range…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Housing and Support Services Part 2 (Living Independently At Home)

Living independently at home is the preferred choice for seniors and if you’re an adult child it should be your first choice as well. But how can you prolong the time that your parent can live at home, alone? The trick is to bring in support services. Services that can…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Housing and Support Services Part 3 (Assisted Living)

Part III – Assisted Living 10:16 When the time comes that a parent can no longer live independently at home is no longer viable for health or safety reasons, an assisted living facility is a great alternative. Assisted living options are for active elders who need some daily or occasional…

Mikol DavisApril 20, 2014

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Dangerous Older Drivers: A Car is A Lethal Weapon

"She only drives to the store". "He doesn't drive at night, he just drives to the doctor and to church". These are statements from family members whose elder is no longer safe to drive, but they're still driving. No one has the guts to ask Dad or Mom to…

Mikol DavisApril 16, 2014

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The Power Of Aging Parents' Friendships

Hello again. Carolyn and Mikol here. We wanted to share a success story with you. It's about Gerry, an older gentleman whose wife had health issues and could no longer accompany him going out. When they moved to a seniors' community, Gerry had a lot to get used to.…

Mikol DavisApril 15, 2014

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Mom's Dating Adventures at Age 91

Mikol's Mom, Alice is turning 91 this month. She's been widowed for four years. She gets lonely. Where does a woman at this age meet a guy? There are not so many single men around at her age, and she was telling us about her frustration with that. We thought…

Mikol DavisApril 15, 2014

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3 Brothers Battle Over Mom's Care and How to Pay for It: Is There A Solution?

This is a real situation, all too common. Three brothers are engaged in pitched battle over their mother's care and how to pay for it. Mom is severely demented and can't care for herself independently. She had long term care insurance, but she has almost exhausted that benefit. Her only…

Mikol DavisApril 15, 2014

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Can Diet Help You Live Long and Avoid Alzheimer’s?

Here's something you may not know: 5.2 million people across this country have dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. We don't know what causes it and we don't know how to stop it. But, there are things that probably can help us prevent this brain killing disease. There is increasing evidence that…

Mikol DavisApril 11, 2014

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Medical and Health Part 1 (Understanding and Navigating the Health Care System)

Medical and Health Part 2 (Mental and Physical Wellness)

Housing and Support Services Part 1 (So Many Choices – An Overview)

Housing and Support Services Part 2 (Living Independently At Home)

Housing and Support Services Part 3 (Assisted Living)

Dangerous Older Drivers: A Car is A Lethal Weapon

The Power Of Aging Parents' Friendships

Mom's Dating Adventures at Age 91

3 Brothers Battle Over Mom's Care and How to Pay for It: Is There A Solution?

Can Diet Help You Live Long and Avoid Alzheimer’s?

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