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Alzheimer's Association - national voluntary organization dedicated to researching the prevention, cures, and treatments of Alzheimer's Disease. Includes information about the disease and available services. Alzheimer's Caregiver Support - online education, support, and resources for caregivers. Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Johns Hopkins - dedicated to researching the biological basis…

Mikol DavisJuly 19, 2022

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Aging Parents and The Blended Family — That Never Blended.

Aging Parents And The Blended Family That Never Blended Second marriages, third ones, step-siblings and the issues we see at AgingParents.com are a heads-up for everyone with divorced aging parents. Those rivalries among step-siblings and the lack of cohesion in decision making can go very wrong as parents age and…

Carolyn RosenblattJune 2, 2022

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What Creates Happiness In Your Aging Parents?

What Creates Happiness In Your Aging Parents? Aging brings many changes but one thing we all have in common at any age is the need for connection and a sense of purpose in our lives as adults. As people age, they sometimes feel a loss of purpose. We, as family…

Carolyn RosenblattMay 24, 2022

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A Startling Reality: Your Aging Parent Runs Out of Money

Your Aging Parent Runs Out of Money "I never thought I would live this long". That's what Marsha's mom says about being 97. It's great that she has survived a heart attack, a broken hip 2 years ago, and a brush with cancer. Aggressive medical care got her through all…

Mikol DavisMay 13, 2022

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Aging, Dementia And The Stress On Caregiver Spouses

The Stress On Caregiver Spouses Most of us know someone who has memory loss issues. Maybe we know someone who has cognitive impairment or dementia. What we don’t always see is how these issues affect the spouse of the impaired person. The caregiver role can turn into something no one…

Carolyn RosenblattMay 11, 2022

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Aging Parents and The Problem With Doctors

Problem With Doctors If there is an aging loved one in your life, chances are they’ve got some chronic medical conditions. Heart disease, high blood pressure, respiratory disease, and other common issues bring them to the doctor. And the primary care doctor makes referrals to specialists. Each specialist focuses on their…

Carolyn RosenblattMay 6, 2022

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Vitality In Aging Parents: Who Has It And Who Doesn’t?

Vitality In Aging Parents: Who Has It And Who Doesn’t? You probably know some lively, spirited older people and plenty of others who seem listless and bored with life. What makes the difference? Mental health basics, together with attending to physical health surely contribute to how we age and to…

Carolyn RosenblattApril 12, 2022

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“Rehab”, Nursing Homes And Dirty Secrets: Know What Aging Parents Face

“Rehab”, Nursing Homes And Dirty Secrets: Know What Aging Parents Face Imagine that your aging mother had to go to the hospital and is now going to be discharged. The discharge coordinator tells you that your aging parent must get rehab and go to a facility to receive it, as…

Carolyn RosenblattApril 12, 2022

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Impaired Aging Parents Managing Real Estate Who’s Minding the Store?

Impaired Aging Parents Managing Real Estate Who’s Minding the Store? We’re seeing it more and more now at AgingParents.com: elders as landlords who can’t do the management job any longer. Sometimes it’s the adult children who bring the issue to our attention. They see Dad failing maintain those rental houses…

Carolyn RosenblattApril 12, 2022

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Great Resource Links

Aging Parents and The Blended Family — That Never Blended.

What Creates Happiness In Your Aging Parents?

A Startling Reality: Your Aging Parent Runs Out of Money

Aging, Dementia And The Stress On Caregiver Spouses

Aging Parents and The Problem With Doctors

Vitality In Aging Parents: Who Has It And Who Doesn’t?

“Rehab”, Nursing Homes And Dirty Secrets: Know What Aging Parents Face

Impaired Aging Parents Managing Real Estate Who’s Minding the Store?

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