Dementia is NOT a Normal Part of Aging!
November 6, 2019
You’ve heard people say “she’s doing great! She’s old, but she’s all there!” or “he’s 90 and still so sharp!” These statements about older adults make the assumption that…
November 6, 2019
You’ve heard people say “she’s doing great! She’s old, but she’s all there!” or “he’s 90 and still so sharp!” These statements about older adults make the assumption that…
October 30, 2019
The idea of moving your aging parents in with you is complicated and if you're facing this possibility AND you're in a relationship, this can up the ante of complications.…
October 16, 2019
A few weeks ago, I was featured in the Chicago Tribune in an article that had to do with how to go about making the decision to move your aging parents…
August 28, 2019
Driving is so important to older adults. It helps them to stay socially connected, helps them to experience independence, it reduces risk of depression and isolation, and so much…
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…