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Elderly Parents And Being "In The Moment" On Holidays

Grandma Alice & Grandaughter Holiday get togethers are a must for many of us. It's tradition, or it's expected, or it seems like the right thing. We can be stressed and we can also look forward to them a lot. They can be fun, even if it's work to put…

Mikol DavisDecember 19, 2013

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Grandma Alice with her granddaughter

Just this month my mother Alice at age 91 years young returned from a 15 day cruise to the Hawaiian islands with our daughter for her 30th birthday. We are blessed.

Mikol DavisDecember 14, 2013

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Make It Easier For Your Adult Children: A New Year’s Resolution

Only about 25% of older adults have taken the time to think about what would happen if they became incapacitated, and have filled out a healthcare directive. This seems pretty unfair to their adult children. Why put the burden on the kids? Each person has the right to decide what…

Mikol DavisDecember 7, 2013

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Grandma Alice Solution to Loneliness

Grandma Alice age 88 years old demonstrates how to use a Apple ipod, technology she never thought she'd learn to use. She has a message for all other senior citizens about how powerful this new technology can be a real practical solution for senior loneliness . "This is good if…

Mikol DavisDecember 5, 2013

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Coping With Difficult Family And Aging Parents At Holidays: 4 Tips From Dr. Davis

Does your family have difficult people in it that you aren't so sure you want to see this season? Or are your aging parents a problem for you at this time of the year? Some elderly people can get grouchy, irritable and unpleasant over the stress of a family gathering. And you may…

Mikol DavisNovember 27, 2013

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Are Health Care Directives Worth The Paper They're Written On?

Are Health Care Directives Worth The Paper They're Written On? HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES ONLY WORK IF YOU KNOW HOW TO USE THEM 1. What is a healthcare directive anyway? It is a legal document that a person signs, specifying his or her wishes if the person becomes incapacitated and…

Mikol DavisNovember 27, 2013

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5 Things You Need To Do After A Holiday Visit With Aging Parents

Sometimes, there's just no substitute for a face to face visit. Adult children may be getting a wake-up call this season when you visit aging parents. Little things you can't learn in a phone call can come to light. Their health may be a concern because you see visible changes…

Mikol DavisNovember 22, 2013

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Mikol DavisNovember 22, 2013

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How Financial Advisers Can Abuse Their Elderly Clients: Family Finances

Elder Financial Abuse Right Under Our Noses? Alice, my mother in law, is blessed with a great memory and pretty good health for a woman of 91. She works at it. She's been a widow for 5 years now. When he was alive, Dad always handled their finances. Since she's…

Mikol DavisNovember 16, 2013

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