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Frustration For Families: Law Enforcement Isn’t Pursuing Financial Elder Abusers

Families are frustrated. When someone thinks a person is taking financial advantage of an aging parent, the public message is an urge to report to Adult Protective Services. APS, sometimes called by other names, is a local government entity tasked with investigating complaints about elders. They, in turn can report…

Carolyn RosenblattJuly 27, 2022

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What Does It Mean When We Say An Elder Has “Diminished Capacity”?

What Does It Mean When We Say An Elder Has “Diminished Capacity”? Lawyers may throw around the term “diminished capacity” in dealing with elders because they have to be aware of elders signing things they may not understand. Lawyers are supposed to protect against that. Financial advisors use the term…

Carolyn RosenblattJuly 23, 2022

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Great Resource Links

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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