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Thoughts On Turning 66

Thoughts On Turning 66 66! Yikes! Isn’t that when you’re OLD? I looked in the mirror and I didn’t see an old person, so maybe it’s a myth. I definitely didn’t see a young person though. I had lunch with my daughter and she asked me if I feel…

Carolyn RosenblattMarch 2, 2014

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Shocking True Story: The Nurse Who Refused to Give CPR to an Elder: Elder Then Died

Hello again, Carolyn and Mikol here. As a nurse and attorney, I can tell you I really had a problem reading about a nurse who refused to give CPR to a dying resident in the seniors' community where she worked. I got a sick feeling in my stomach. But there…

Mikol DavisFebruary 25, 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 RosenblattFebruary 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 RosenblattFebruary 21, 2014

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Is Assisted Living Dangerous to Elders?

Is Assisted Living Dangerous to Elders? Stories in the press have highlighted some frightening cases in assisted living. Neglect and abuse have hastened the deaths of at least 27 elders in CA. An entire group of frail elders was abandoned in one facility, when the state shut it down,…

Carolyn RosenblattFebruary 18, 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 RosenblattFebruary 1, 2014

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Hidden Truths About Reverse Mortgages

Who would ever think of a reverse mortgage being a form of financial elder abuse? There are some hidden dangers in these products and you need to know about them. Unsuitable mortgages are abusive. They are not right for some people over 62. Mikol and I recently attend the San…

Carolyn RosenblattJanuary 14, 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 RosenblattJanuary 4, 2014

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Starting the New Year right

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

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Elderly Parents And Being "In The Moment" On Holidays

Grandma Alice & Grandaughter Holiday get togethers are a must for many of us. It's tradition, or it's expected, or it seems like the right thing. We can be stressed and we can also look forward to them a lot. They can be fun, even if it's work to put…

Mikol DavisDecember 19, 2013

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