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Let's Re-define "Old": What Does It Mean Anyway?

Hello again, Carolyn and Mikol here. Who doesn’t have negative stereotypes about aging? No one, especially Boomers, wants to think of ourselves as "old".  We're middle aged, we're "senior", we're old-er, but old? Never. Our society just doesn’t have a positive outlook on aging. Media everywhere imprints us with messages to…
Carolyn Rosenblatt
May 9, 2014
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Where Can LGBT Seniors Age Without Discrimination?

We have some thoughts about emerging solutions to an aging part of our population, the LGBT community.   For the longest time, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community got little other than negative press and highlighting of controversial issues.  But things are changing.  Millions of people who are retiring include LGBT…
Carolyn Rosenblatt
April 26, 2014
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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 Davis
April 15, 2014
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3 Brothers Battle Over Mom's Care and How to Pay for It: Is There A Solution?

This is a real situation, all too common. Three brothers are engaged in pitched battle over their mother's care and how to pay for it.  Mom is severely demented and can't care for herself independently. She had long term care insurance, but she has almost exhausted that benefit.  Her only…
Mikol Davis
April 15, 2014
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Quick Tip: How to Improve Your Relationships With Your Loved Ones

Hello again, Dr. Davis here. We hope you are well in reading this.  We want to acknowledge each and every one of you who is a caregiver, either near or far from your loved one.  If you have to deal with family, it’s not always so rosy. Let’s look at…
Mikol Davis
April 8, 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 Rosenblatt
February 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 Rosenblatt
February 21, 2014
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The Saga Continues: Should You Support Your Low Income Aging Loved One?

As many of your may know, my brother had a massive stroke and was hospitalized for weeks. He went to a rehab facility (aka nursing home) where he got physical therapy, speech and occupational therapy. When it came time for discharge, a decision had to be made: go to a…
Carolyn Rosenblatt
February 1, 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 Rosenblatt
January 4, 2014

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