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Amazing! The Unstoppable Elder With A Chronic Disabling Condition

Imagine having multiple sclerosis and being in a wheelchair for 25 years. That was Eleanor, in Tennessee, feeling trapped. When her neurologist told her she would never improve, she refused to accept this pronouncement. She had a quality of defiance. Her thought: “Don’t tell me I can’t do something. I’m going…

Mikol DavisJune 9, 2023

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Aging Parent Losing Memory, Mobility and Hearing—What Should Family Do?

Hearing, memory, and mobility all going at once: the aging triple whammy. We see it with Walter, 91, a very accomplished CEO in his day. He has always been a take-charge guy. But now, he has a severe hearing loss which limits his life considerably. He hates hearing aids and…

Carolyn RosenblattMarch 6, 2023

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How A Tough 82-Year-Old Woman Dispelled All Aging Myths

Healthy aging stories always inspire me, especially about older athletes. This one was a jaw-dropper, unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It’s not new but stays in mind when I think about our ageist society and what stereotypes we have of elders. As reported by CNN and New York affiliate WHAM,…

Carolyn RosenblattJanuary 28, 2023

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Three Tips For Talking To Aging Parents About Costs Of Future Care

Can you imagine your aging parents losing their independence? It might be the conversation they don't want to have with you. Will you, the adult child bring up this subject? What we see here at AgingParents.com is that when no one talks about it, the sudden costs of caring for…

Carolyn RosenblattJanuary 21, 2023

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Are Aging Parents In La-La Land About Their Health?

The United States of Aging Survey, conducted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA), UnitedHealthcare and USA TODAY reported on seniors' perspectives on aging and what concerns them. Of interest is what doesn't seem to concern them so much: taking care of their health. The survey was comprised of 4,000 telephone interviews, including…

Carolyn RosenblattAugust 3, 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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Aging Parents With Dementia: Preparing For The Long Goodbye

It seems that we hear of yet another family facing dementia just about every day at AgingParents.com. We’re consultants in healthcare and legal matters of aging. Adult children, and sometimes spouses, want to understand options about how to pay for care, what to do with sibling fights about their elders,…

Carolyn RosenblattMarch 21, 2022

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Longevity: Do You Really Want It?

Longevity: Do You Really Want It? Hello again, Carolyn and Mikol here. We're thinking about longevity a lot more when we visit Mikol's Mom, Alice who is 91. She has friends who are 96 and 98. Still going. Is it all that great to live that long? For Alice,…

Carolyn RosenblattJuly 27, 2020

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Smart Dietary Tips to Help Your Aging Parent with Dementia

Living with aging parents suffering from dementia can be a tough time for all members of the household. It’s something a lot of people are dealing with, as the World Health Organization estimates that over 50 million people in the world currently suffer from the condition. Aging Parents previously touched…

Carolyn RosenblattMarch 20, 2018

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