by Linda Fodrini‐Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Founder & Chairman, Eldercare Services as posted on www.lamorindaweekly.com December 2, 2015 What is it that makes us fiercely independent individuals say we are not ready for something? Remember when we were young and playing with friends or on the playground we heard the saying, “Get ready, get set, Read More
Retirement: How to Live Well
By RESHMA KAPADIA November 7, 2015 as posted on Barrons.com Retirement. It may be the most dreaded family talk after the one about the birds and the bees. It certainly gets scant mention in the retirement ads featuring a happy couple strolling along a beach. But long-term care is the elephant in the room that can Read More
9 Facts About Social Security
By Jason Furman, Jeffrey Zients August 14, 2015 as posted on WhiteHouse.gov Learn the facts about Social Security Know the facts about Social Security. Eighty years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Social Security Act, changing the landscape of American society by ensuring a basic level of financial security for retired workers Read More
For Young and Old, it’s Wise to Have a Living Will to State Health-Care Wishes
The Washington Post, April 27, 2015 Many seniors — perhaps even a majority of Americans older than 65 — don’t have a living will, also called an advance directive. “The ramifications of not having one are so severe that it’s bewildering that more people don’t do it,” says Howard Krooks, past president of the National Read More
Elder Abuse: “Yes, It Can Happen to You”
Lamorinda Weekly, December 3, 2014 “Hi Grandma, it’s me your favorite grandson. I was in an accident…I’m fine, but if I report it, I’ll lose my insurance and driver’s license. Can you wire me money?” Or, so the story goes. These scams are prevalent, and even those with sound minds and good hearing are being Read More
Q&A: How to Feel Closer to A Spouse with Alzheimer’s
When experts in the medical field are faced with a challenging question or complex issue, they often turn to trusted colleagues for professional input and support. Dr. Leslie Kernisan, a board-certified geriatrician and clinical instructor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Department of Medicine, tackles difficult topics on a regular basis – in Read More
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