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The Power Of Aging Parents' Friendships

Hello again. Carolyn and Mikol here. We wanted to share a success story with you. It's about Gerry, an older gentleman whose wife had health issues and could no longer accompany him going out. When they moved to a seniors' community, Gerry had a lot to get used to.…

Mikol DavisApril 15, 2014

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Mom's Dating Adventures at Age 91

Mikol's Mom, Alice is turning 91 this month. She's been widowed for four years. She gets lonely. Where does a woman at this age meet a guy? There are not so many single men around at her age, and she was telling us about her frustration with that. We thought…

Mikol DavisApril 15, 2014

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Can Diet Help You Live Long and Avoid Alzheimer’s?

Here's something you may not know: 5.2 million people across this country have dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. We don't know what causes it and we don't know how to stop it. But, there are things that probably can help us prevent this brain killing disease. There is increasing evidence that…

Mikol DavisApril 11, 2014

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5 Things Happy People Are Doing To Age Gracefully

Carolyn and Mikol here. Carolyn speaking: We are away from home and are surrounded at this moment by grey or white haired people. Some look to be aging well. Others not. What's the difference? We are having a little getaway in beautiful Lake Tahoe with perfect weather, blue skies and…

Mikol DavisApril 5, 2014

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Tax Scams and Your Aging Parents: Phone Scams Escalate During Tax Time

A new and fast moving telephone scam is targeting taxpayers across the country. The Fraud Watch Network sent out a press release detailing how thousands of victims have already lost more than $1million. Please caution your aging parents and others as well. Older adults are more likely to be victims of…

Mikol DavisApril 1, 2014

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45 Lessons Life Taught Me

Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio . "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column…

Mikol DavisMarch 24, 2014

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A Letter from "Mom and Dad"

A Letter from "Mom and Dad"... My child, When I get old, I hope you understand 'n have patience with me In case I break the plate, or spill soup on the table because I’m losing my eyesight, I hope you don’t yell at me. Older people are sensitive, always…

Mikol DavisMarch 24, 2014

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Is It Time For Your Aging Parent to Move?

We’ve been asking ourselves this question. Would Mom be better off in a different community? My mother in law Alice, is now 91. She lives alone in a 2700 square foot home that she enjoys. It’s in a retirement community with lots of amenities. But, you have to drive everywhere.…

Mikol DavisMarch 14, 2014

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Is It Ever OK To Assist An Elder To Commit Suicide?

In a small county in central California, an 86 year old retired firefighter was sentenced to two days in jail and probation for assisting his wife to commit suicide. The Tribune News in San Luis Obispo reported the story with little detail, but did report that George Taylor was convicted…

Mikol DavisMarch 7, 2014

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A Loved One's Disastrous Discharge From The Hospital

We hope you are well and that none of you have to go through the experience we just had. My brother, who had a recent stroke, had to go back to the hospital recently with an infection. They kept him a few days and sent him home. When I…

Carolyn RosenblattMarch 5, 2014

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