While no one dreams of a trip to the hospital, sometimes it’s necessary. If and when this happens, there are many things we can do to make the hospital stay more comfortable and less stressful while encouraging a rapid recovery. Remember, if you can’t head home from the hospital right away, the benefit of remaining Read More
Making Homes Safe for Those with Alzheimer’s
If you or someone you love has a diagnosis of dementia, you are probably feeling overwhelmed. This is not your fault. Our world is ill-equipped to support those with different cognitive and physical limitations. One of the single most important things you can do to help create a dementia-inclusive home. According to AARP’s policy book, Read More
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
Being prepared for an emergency is important at any age. As an aging adult, it is important to think about what steps you or your loved one should be taking to be prepared in case of an emergency. Emergency preparedness for seniors consists of a few more arrangements to ensure less anxiety and stress in Read More
Do Your Legal Documents Need a Tune Up? Or do Mom or Dad’s?
As we plan for the “what if’s” of life, most of us have a Living Trust, Advance Health Care Directives and sometimes a Durable Power of Attorney for Finances. You may even have the newer POLST form (Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment). That is all good — or is it? My experience over these past Read More
Elder Orphans: Growing Older without Adult Children to Care for You
Are you an older adult without adult children or any extended family to oversee your care as you age? Are you concerned about someone else in your circle of friends who just doesn’t have that needed advocate? There is a new term being circulated called, the “Elder Orphan.” An Elder Orphan is an older adult Read More
Important Info: When Holding Legal Powers for Another
If you find yourself the agent or trustee (the person who makes decisions) for another person, you need to understand that this is a serious legal role. If you make bad decisions while holding legal power for another person, you could become liable or even charged with Elder Abuse should you not be able to Read More
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