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Thoughts On Turning 66

Thoughts On Turning 66 66! Yikes! Isn’t that when you’re OLD? I looked in the mirror and I didn’t see an old person, so maybe it’s a myth. I definitely didn’t see a young person though. I had lunch with my daughter and she asked me if I feel…

Carolyn RosenblattMarch 2, 2014

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Independent Alice, 91, Finds Her Own Solution To The Too-Big House

Hello again, We hope you are doing well. We've been talking to Mikol's Mom, Alice a lot lately about her house. Now that she's 91, she's considering that a large sprawling house is just too much. Sometimes, an elder stays on in the family home until the end. Then the…

Carolyn RosenblattFebruary 22, 2014

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Legal Limits of Care in Assisted Living Facilities

When aging parents come to the point when assisted living seems like the best choice, it is usually their baby boomer children who see it first. Perhaps the adult children live in another state. Perhaps they are unable to visit Mom or Dad often enough to feel comfortable leaving them…

Carolyn RosenblattFebruary 21, 2014

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Is Assisted Living Dangerous to Elders?

Is Assisted Living Dangerous to Elders? Stories in the press have highlighted some frightening cases in assisted living. Neglect and abuse have hastened the deaths of at least 27 elders in CA. An entire group of frail elders was abandoned in one facility, when the state shut it down,…

Carolyn RosenblattFebruary 18, 2014

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Can A Dysfunctional Family Come Together To Support A Low Income Loved One?

We've just come back from solving a very stressful family situation that got worked out. We'd like to share the experience with you. After my 63 year old brother, already disabled, had a massive stroke, I wondered. How could he be cared for long term? He went from the acute…

Carolyn RosenblattJanuary 4, 2014

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Starting the New Year right

We have posted a quick video thanking for being a part of our AgingParents.com family. We offer you our heartfelt wish for a healthy New Year.

Mikol DavisJanuary 1, 2014

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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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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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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…