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A Tough 82-Year-Old Woman Dispels All Aging Myths

Healthy aging stories always inspire me, especially about older athletes. This one was a jaw-dropper, unlike anything I had ever seen. I wrote about it some time ago but it bears repeating. It’s an unforgettable true story! As reported long ago by CNN and New York affiliate WHAM, a man…

Carolyn RosenblattAugust 3, 2022

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What Will It Cost Aging Parents To Age In Place At Home?

You may know some aging folks who are staying in their own homes with caregivers helping as they lose independence. By far, most people want to stay in their own homes rather than go to a senior community. Maybe you’ve never calculated what that can cost. Medicare does not pay…

Carolyn RosenblattJuly 27, 2022

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What Does It Mean When We Say An Elder Has “Diminished Capacity”?

What Does It Mean When We Say An Elder Has “Diminished Capacity”? Lawyers may throw around the term “diminished capacity” in dealing with elders because they have to be aware of elders signing things they may not understand. Lawyers are supposed to protect against that. Financial advisors use the term…

Carolyn RosenblattJuly 23, 2022

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Aging Parents and The Blended Family — That Never Blended.

Aging Parents And The Blended Family That Never Blended Second marriages, third ones, step-siblings and the issues we see at AgingParents.com are a heads-up for everyone with divorced aging parents. Those rivalries among step-siblings and the lack of cohesion in decision making can go very wrong as parents age and…

Carolyn RosenblattJune 2, 2022

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What Creates Happiness In Your Aging Parents?

What Creates Happiness In Your Aging Parents? Aging brings many changes but one thing we all have in common at any age is the need for connection and a sense of purpose in our lives as adults. As people age, they sometimes feel a loss of purpose. We, as family…

Carolyn RosenblattMay 24, 2022

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Will You Have To Support Your Aging Parents Some Day?

Will You Have To Support Your Aging Parents Some Day? For most adult children with aging loved ones who were responsible investors, there is a sense of security. There is nothing to worry about. They have a seven-figure investment portfolio, and they own their home outright. No one expects them…

Carolyn RosenblattMay 17, 2022

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What Does It Mean When We Say An Elder Has “Diminished Capacity”?

Carolyn RosenblattMay 15, 2022

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Aging, Dementia And The Stress On Caregiver Spouses

The Stress On Caregiver Spouses Most of us know someone who has memory loss issues. Maybe we know someone who has cognitive impairment or dementia. What we don’t always see is how these issues affect the spouse of the impaired person. The caregiver role can turn into something no one…

Carolyn RosenblattMay 11, 2022

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Aging Parents and The Problem With Doctors

Problem With Doctors If there is an aging loved one in your life, chances are they’ve got some chronic medical conditions. Heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory disease, and other common issues bring them to the doctor. And the primary care doctor makes referrals to specialists. Each specialist focuses on their…

Carolyn RosenblattMay 6, 2022

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A Tough 82-Year-Old Woman Dispels All Aging Myths

What Will It Cost Aging Parents To Age In Place At Home?

What Does It Mean When We Say An Elder Has “Diminished Capacity”?

Aging Parents and The Blended Family — That Never Blended.

What Creates Happiness In Your Aging Parents?

Will You Have To Support Your Aging Parents Some Day?

What Does It Mean When We Say An Elder Has “Diminished Capacity”?

Aging, Dementia And The Stress On Caregiver Spouses

Aging Parents and The Problem With Doctors

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