Cognitive Impairment Archives

aging parents Cognitive Impairment Finances For Aging Parents

Why You Need To Check Your Aging Parent’s Credit Report

For a long time, we were entitled to only an annual credit report from the three reporting agencies: EquifaxEFX, Experian and TransUnion. Now you can get a report weekly and for free. When you get a parent’s credit report, you can find a lot of information. Your aging parents may…

Carolyn RosenblattNovember 1, 2023

aging parents Cognitive Impairment financial abuse stubborn aging parent Stubborn older parent

What To Do When Your Stubborn Aging Parent Makes Bad Financial Decisions

Do you have a stubborn aging parent? Are you worried that he or she is doing unsafe or just plain dumb things? You’re not alone. Here at AgingParents.com, we see this scenario often, and it’s frequently about control over the family finances. Here’s an example, based on a real case…

Carolyn RosenblattApril 24, 2023

aging parents Cognitive Impairment Durable Power of Attorney Memory Loss

Aging Parent Losing Memory, Mobility and Hearing—What Should Family Do?

Hearing, memory, and mobility all going at once: the aging triple whammy. We see it with Walter, 91, a very accomplished CEO in his day. He has always been a take-charge guy. But now, he has a severe hearing loss which limits his life considerably. He hates hearing aids and…

Carolyn RosenblattMarch 6, 2023

aging parents Alzheimer’s disease Cognitive Impairment dementia

Dementia Prevention: Tips From Current Research to Love Your Brain

People used to fear a diagnosis of cancer above all. That has been replaced by fear of a diagnosis of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Most people know someone who has it or did in the past. There is good reason to be afraid. It’s a difficult, expensive and sometimes very…

Carolyn RosenblattFebruary 4, 2023

Cognitive Impairment Crooked Realtor Durable Power of Attorney

The Aging Parent And The Crooked Realtor: A True-Life Case

Here at AgingParents.com we see lots of problems. Real estate agents and elder-related issues are among them. This is a real case. Edward is 80 years of age, living in a senior’s home where he is able to care for his physical needs independently. But his mind is not as…

Carolyn RosenblattJune 18, 2022

Advance Healthcare Directive aging parents Cognitive Impairment dementia DPOA health care directive

The Adult Only Child And Two Impaired Parents : Know The Legal Essentials

The Adult Only Child And Two Impaired Parents : Know The Legal Essentials Mandy, age 55 is an only child who lives two hours away from her parents. They are in a rural area, a small town with few resources for seniors. Her Mom has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s…

Carolyn RosenblattApril 12, 2022

aging parents Cognitive Impairment Durable Power of Attorney incapacity

Taking Control Of Finances For Aging Parents: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes

Taking Control Of Finances For Aging Parents: Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes When your aging parent is no longer able to keep track of bills, investments and money management, someone else must step in. Often the parent has appointed an adult child or other relative to do the job. It…

Carolyn RosenblattApril 12, 2022

aging aging parent aging parents agingparents alzheimer's disease anxiety assisted living carolyn rosenblatt Cognitive Impairment dementia financial cost fo health care seniors

Aging Parents With Dementia: Preparing For The Long Goodbye

It seems that we hear of yet another family facing dementia just about every day at AgingParents.com. We’re consultants in healthcare and legal matters of aging. Adult children, and sometimes spouses, want to understand options about how to pay for care, what to do with sibling fights about their elders,…

Carolyn RosenblattMarch 21, 2022

aging aging parent Baby Boomers Burden boomers Cognitive Impairment Elder Care Elder Communication Elder Finances Elder Psychology elder relationships elders finances health loneliness seniors technology

Elders’ Resistance To Using Technology: Challenges With Mom

Alice was 86 when she lost her tech-savvy husband. He was an early adopter and spent hours on the computer. He managed their money, paid bills online and kept track of their lives with digital storage. He had tried many times to get Alice to take a computer class in…

Carolyn RosenblattJanuary 11, 2022

Cognitive Impairment