Here are the steps to take if you’ve noticed worrisome problems and think your aging parent might need help. Learn how to respectfully engage them and move towards needed changes, even…
6 Steps to Take When Aging Parents Need Help – Even if They’re Resisting Read More »
Here’s a situation that comes up for many people: you move in later life. Or maybe it’s your older mother — or father, or other older relative — who’s moving to…
10 Useful Types of Medical Information to Bring to a New Doctor Read More »
Updated Dec 2021 with info about Omicron! Learn why I recommend COVID vaccination and what we know so far about the effectiveness and safety of COVID vaccination in people over age…
COVID Vaccination for Aging Adults: What to Know & Do Read More »
Here’s how to know if you should be worried about hypertension treatment. Learn to make sure BP is measured accurately, what BP to aim for, & what to ask the doctor….
6 Steps to Better High Blood Pressure Treatment for Older Adults Read More »
When is the last time you had a really meaningful conversation with someone from a different generation? And who was it with? Was it with a grandchild? A niece? Your own…
5 Easy Ways to Connect with a Different Generation (& Why it Matters) Read More »
One of the most common concerns I hear from people is “My older parent’s behavior is concerning me and I’m worried about her mental abilities.” As I explained in a related article: it’s…
As you may know, hospitalization is actually somewhat risky for older adults. This is sometimes surprising to older adults and families. After all, hospitals are supposed to be places where people…
How to Make Hospitalization Better & Safer in Aging Read More »
This month — November — is National Family Caregivers Month. If you’ve been in any way assisting another adult with managing health concerns or life tasks, you qualify as one of…
13 Recommended Resources for National Family Caregivers Month Read More »
Living wills. Advance directives. Powers of attorney for healthcare. Making your wishes known. Many older adults have never gotten around to addressing these issues, and of those who have, many are…
End of Life Planning Made Easy Through PREPARE Read More »
(This article is by my colleague Paula Spencer Scott, author of the book Surviving Alzheimer’s: Practical Tips and Soul-Saving Wisdom for Caregivers. I invited her to share an article on this topic,…
7 Steps to Managing Difficult Dementia Behaviors (Safely & Without Medications) Read More »