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Helping our aging parents move
Moving Mom and Dad.Having the conversation with our parents about moving to an Independent Living or Assisted ...
Scams That Target the Elderly
Learn what to do if your elderly parent is targeted by scammers.From phone calls asking for money and emails with ...
What you need to know about estate planning
Who needs an estate plan? Everyone.You may think your parents don't have a big enough estate to worry about estate ...
Mom’s move to independent living
Mom talks about how she made the decision to move to independent living and how it's going now.
Medicaid: Can your aging parent qualify?
Medicaid eligibility varies by situation and by state and can be difficult to know who qualifies. It’s often confused with Medicare but Medicaid is based on income and finances.
Having a plan for long term care for aging parents
It’s so important to have a plan for how and where our aging parents will live as they get older. There are so many decisions and they’re much easier to make when it’s not a crisis situation.
Tips from a doctor: How to tell if your parents need help
As our parents get older it’s always important to notice if you’re seeing changes in their behavior or abilities, even the way they dress. They could just be having an “off” day but it can also be signs of bigger issues.
Finding the Right Place at the Right Time
Where should our aging parents live? Stay at home, downsize, retirement community, live with children, or some other option? It can be a tough topic for many families.
Travel Tips for Traveling with Aging Parents and Older Adults
As our parents get older it can be important to make sure they have a travel companion, especially when flying, whether that’s you or someone else.
Challenges with Email and Social Media
Mike’s dad had Facebook problems last week. My mom has email troubles all the time! Here are a few simple tips to make life easier when you are tech support for your parents.
Doggies for Dementia
So many of us are going through the trials and tribulations of a family member dealing with Alzheimer’s or another form of Dementia.
Alzheimer’s: The Disease of the Unknown – Visiting Mom in Memory Care
They say your greatest hopes and worst fears are seldom realized, but with Alzheimer’s you’re just not sure. Understand the unknown that we all face, with Alzheimer’s or any other obstacle.
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