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The Danger Of Your Aging Parent Covering Up Dementia

Jaclyn asked us for advice about her Dad, who was doing some things she didn’t understand. He had gotten lost driving home. He’s lived there for 50 years, and it seemed so odd. It’s happened more than once. And, he forgot how to make coffee, something he’s been doing for decades. He just…
Carolyn Rosenblatt
August 16, 2013
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Is Caring For Aging Parents Making You Anxious?

Hello, again.  Carolyn and Mikol here I've just been talking to colleagues here in Marin County about helping to educate our community about anxiety, a problem that affects so many.  Here is some information we've gathered to put on our local Psychological Association site to help everyone get a better…
Mikol Davis
May 27, 2013
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How to handle a dangerous older driver

“How To Help A Dangerous Older Driver Give Up The Keys For Good”                                                          There comes a time in every elder’s life that driving is no longer safe for anyone on the road. Whether you’ve already had “the talk” – which may not have gone as planned – or, are…
Mikol Davis
May 5, 2013
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We Always Think We Have More Time, Aging Parents Health

Even if your loved one is in poor health, you still never think of it. No one plans for a sudden passing.  I’ve just had a shocking awakening. Our friend, colleague and I were emailing each other about a recent video product we created together.  He had just done some edits and…
Mikol Davis
April 10, 2013
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There's No Law Against Making Stupid Decisions

Howard, 92, loves women.  He has dementia and is legally blind.  He likes to give women checks when they tell him their sob stories about needing money.  He has one daughter, Missy, who is aghast at his conduct. After her mother died, Missy felt obligated to try to keep Dad from…
Mikol Davis
March 18, 2013