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When Do I Need an Advance Medical Directive?Elder Care Planning

When Do I Need an Advance Medical Directive?

An advance medical directive speaks for you when you cannot. Learn when to put one in place.

Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Oct 24, 2018
Common Questions about the Flu Shot for Aging AdultsSenior Health

Common Questions about the Flu Shot for Aging Adults

For older adults, the flu can turn dangerous fast. Straight answers to the most common questions about getting the shot.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 22, 2018
Top 10 Fall Activities for the Entire FamilyFamily Caregiving

Top 10 Fall Activities for the Entire Family

Autumn is the perfect excuse to get outside together. Ten favorite fall activities the whole family can enjoy.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 20, 2018
How to Design a Safe Bathroom for Those with Limited MobilitySenior Safety

How to Design a Safe Bathroom for Those with Limited Mobility

The bathroom is where many senior falls happen. Design choices that make it safer for anyone with limited mobility.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 17, 2018
How to Trust My Parent’s Caregiver and Avoid ConflictFamily Caregiving

How to Trust My Parent’s Caregiver and Avoid Conflict

Learning to trust your parent's caregiver: steps that set clear expectations and head off family conflict.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 15, 2018
What is a Last Will and Testament and When Do I Need One?Elder Care Planning

What is a Last Will and Testament and When Do I Need One?

Own a home, a car, or retirement savings? A will decides who inherits them, and why you need one.

Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Oct 12, 2018
What is Parkinson’s Disease?Parkinsons Care

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson's affects roughly a million Americans. Understand what the disease does, how it progresses, and what to watch for.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 10, 2018
How to Know If You Are a CaregiverFamily Caregiving

How to Know If You Are a Caregiver

You may be a caregiver without ever calling yourself one. Recognizing the role unlocks support and reminds you you are not alone.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 8, 2018
In the News: Medicare Issuing New ID Cards to Prevent Identity TheftElder Care Planning

In the News: Medicare Issuing New ID Cards to Prevent Identity Theft

Medicare cards no longer show Social Security numbers. What the redesigned IDs mean for you and how they fight identity theft.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 3, 2018
What is the Best Way to Communicate with an Aging Parent About the Future?Family Caregiving

What is the Best Way to Communicate with an Aging Parent About the Future?

Talking with an aging parent about the future is hard: approaches that make difficult conversations easier.

Caring VillageCaring VillageOct 1, 2018
Common Home Accidents for the Elderly and How to Prevent ThemSenior Safety

Common Home Accidents for the Elderly and How to Prevent Them

Most homes are not built with older bodies in mind. Spot the common hazards and fix them before a fall.

Claire JohnsonClaire JohnsonSep 29, 2018
How Music Can Help the Elderly and Their Mental HealthSenior Health

How Music Can Help the Elderly and Their Mental Health

A familiar song can reach someone dementia seems to have taken. How music lifts mood and eases loneliness in older adults.

William TottleWilliam TottleSep 26, 2018