This new decade will bring many of the 76 million Baby Boomers who approach retirement, with the dreams and visisons of travel, volunteerism, and enjoying family redirected and derailed, to the reality of aging parents and their increasing dependency. It is my recommendation that every pre-retirement class, workshop or planner cover, for the aging baby Read More
Archives for 2009
Elders Making Challenging Choices
It has been my honor, over the past 25 years, to help people make hard decisions such as giving up a home of 50 years for a retirement community or a downsized condo. One comes to this decision from various paths; economic reasons, health concerns, loss of spouse or wanting to relocate near adult children. Read More
Future Trends in Visionary Baby Boomer Living Arrangements
With the Baby Boomers aging what will the future hold? Will they want what they want right now – instant gratification? Some may choose more commune-like living – different from assisted living – more self-directed and self-governed living and create a new way to live. They would have more control over menu planning and structured Read More
Aging Parents and Childhood Abuse
I frequently come across individuals who are children of a negligent or abusive parent. The adult children are now dealing with elder care and have mixed feelings that are both conflictual and challenging. It is hard to sacrifice time and energy and even dollars to someone who just wasn’t there for you. The feelings of Read More
Caregiving- Is it the Right Profession for You?
By Sandi Gunnet, BS, Director of Staffing and Recruiting Most of the applicants I interview tell me their story. The story usually involves a relative or close friend who is older and is experiencing the challenges of aging. Often in the story, some wonderful experiences are related and the individuals want to give back to Read More
Making the Last 10 Years Like the First 10 Years
A client once told me that life would be better if the last ten years were lived first and the first ten years were lived last. Since that experience I feel challenged to provide some sort of delight to the clients we serve. One of the most satisfying ways to do this as a Care Read More
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