August 21, 2019
Have you ever wondered about why driving is such a big deal to older adults? Well, today I’m gonna answer the age old question (see what I did there)…
August 7, 2019
Raise your hand if you’ve heard the term Activities of Daily Living, otherwise known as ADLs! Now, raise your hand if you’ve heard of term Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, also known…
August 4, 2019
Imagine you live in DC and your aging parent lives alone in Michigan and needs support and resources. You’ve been to visit your parent a few times to help get…
July 31, 2019
This month has been all about senior housing!!! THE WHAT! A couple of weeks ago, I described the different living options for older adults (link here!). I answered the question,…
July 17, 2019
Last week, I listed the various types of living environments for older adults, this week, I wanted to share exactly why you should know living options for your aging…
July 10, 2019
Did you know that most older adults DO NOT live in Nursing Homes? What?!! That's right! In 2010, only 4.5% of older adults were living in nursing homes. But…
June 19, 2019
How to Talk with Aging Parents About Their Needs and Wishes It’s tough to know how to talk with older parents about difficult topics. Are you gonna say…
June 11, 2019
Many people wait until there's a crisis before having a conversation with their parents about their future. You know, planning for needs and changes in older adulthood. And this makes…
June 6, 2019
You care about your aging parent so much and for some reason, they're just not listening to you and your pleas for them to go to the doctor. You try…
May 30, 2019
It's normal for an older adult to forget where they put their keys, look all over for their glasses, then realize that they're wearing them, or have trouble remembering someone's…
May 13, 2019
Sandwiched Between Children & Aging Parents? Pass the Mayo! Raise your hand if you've heard of the Sandwich Generation! What? No hands? You've heard of a Millennial, you've heard…
