It happens every day, you know. But when I hear about it happening to friends or friends of friends, it makes me so sad. It
Tag: conversations with aging parents
How to Handle it When Mom and Dad are Getting Older
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What Exactly Is It For? What Are You Waiting For?
A lot of times when we look at a home that has been lived in for four decades, and see lots of clutter and possessions, we look at the wife, the female who leads the family. Because, after all, isn
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I recently read a statistic that took me by surprise: While only 25% of the aging parents surveyed report that they are stressed because of their adult children, nearly twice as many adult children report being stressed because of their aging parents. Our kids are worried about us
How to Start the Tough Talks
Whether you
Ten Tips for Communicating with a Person with Dementia
We aren
Begin with the end in mind…..
The Talk About Paperwork for Grandma
Grandmother Rita disappeared after an argument with family members. The Vermont Mass Live reported that the 71-year-old grandmother was last seen wearing floral-print shorts, a blue tank top and blue sandals. The report implied an argument about medical issues or maybe disorganized paperwork or unpaid bill issues, leading to grandma
Help, I Fell and Can
You are ready for a vacation of your dreams with your family. All of a sudden when you are about to leave, you receive that dreaded call.
Aging Mom May be Assertive and Independent
Women tend to live longer than men. It