Solo Aging ♦ Senior Living ♦ Aging Parents
I returned to my hotel room last night with a heavy heart after giving a presentation to people who attended my talk about planning for the future. Many attendees said they chose to retire and wished they had not done so. They said that they feel depressed, lonely, and lost most days. To retire or […]
What is age for anyway? Read More »
When we manage the care of another, we tend to do everything within our means to be of service – we run errands; we cook and clean; we attend medical appointments. Caregiving tasks seem never ending. There’s always something to do. We caregivers have a strong desire to be useful. But doing too much too
Hey Caregivers – are you doing too much too soon? Read More »
You have a feeling that it’s time to pay attention to your aging parents. They are healthy and active now, but you are well aware of what may happen down the road. They may be diagnosed with a chronic illness. Or worse yet, they may run out of money. And YOU don’t want to be
Worried about your aging parents? Don’t say a word to them until you read this. Read More »
NOTHING binds us better than sharing a meal. Young and old. Rich and poor. Gay and straight. Everyone is welcome to the table. Isolation and loneliness is a modern-day reality. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Join the “Let’s Eat Together” movement and together we can change our lives, and those who are
Solo Ager? Let’s Eat Together Read More »
You get along fine with Mom and Dad. You have your life, and they have theirs. You do what you want and so do they. Sometimes that means your parents spend their entire day doing nothing more than sitting around the house watching TV, reading the newspaper, making something to eat, taking naps, and watching
Attention Adult Children: Got an Aging Parent Who Does Nothing All Day? Read More »
Author, Damon Brown writes, “’Projects, people and passions can keep us on the move, but there is a distinct difference between busyness and productivity. Productivity feels like you do not want to stop. Busyness feels like you cannot stop.” Busyness fulfils the ego. Busyness becomes a measurement of worth. Busyness fulfills guilt. Not taking a
Family Caregivers: Are you addicted to busyness? Read More »
With the holiday season fast approaching, and family members all in one place, you may believe that this is an ideal time to open up the dialogue with parents’ about their future needs. And I think otherwise. You’ve probably heard the expression, “timing is everything.” That statement is especially true when it comes to holiday
Holidays Are NOT the Ideal Time to Talk About Eldercare – Part 1 Read More »
I HATE aging for many reasons: The more time that goes by, the more people I love die. And what the heck is going on with the bottom of my feet? There’s not enough foot lotion in the world to keep them from becoming dry just like my grandmother’s soles used to be. At the
Aging and Attitude: Do You Hate Getting Older? Read More »