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
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
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
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…
Mikol DavisNovember 27, 2013
Sometimes, there's just no substitute for a face to face visit. Adult children may be getting a wake-up call this season when you visit aging parents. Little things you can't learn in a phone call can come to light. Their health may be a concern because you see visible changes…
Mikol DavisNovember 22, 2013
The recent hospitalization of my 63 year old brother was a sudden reminder of how overwhelming it can be for any visitor who steps inside the hospital doors. Many of us have aging parents or other elderly relatives. Some are living independently and some have help. What they all have in common is…
Carolyn RosenblattNovember 19, 2013
Hello, again Carolyn and Mikol here. We've just returned from an exhausting emergency that began with a phone call. When I picked up, the caller identified herself as a nurse at a familiar hospital. It felt as if my heart stopped when she said that my brother was in ICU…
Carolyn RosenblattNovember 4, 2013
Hello, again. Carolyn here. If you're like I am, you don't just want to live longer, you want longevity and good health. So, how do we get there? We all hear the advice about eating right and getting more exercise. OK, so what does that mean for you personally? What are you…
Carolyn RosenblattOctober 21, 2013
