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08/09/2024

The Washington Post reports that there is now a blood test that can offer good accuracy in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. The article reveals that the blood test is 90% accurate, as compared with other ways to diagnose. Carolyn breaks down everything you need to know in further detail. Read more now:

The dreaded brain disease, Alzheimer’s, is considered difficult to diagnose. For one thing, it comes on gradually in most cases and initially has no physical symptoms like pain or trouble moving around. Doctors usually first hear that a person has some problems with short term memory. Not much hap...

07/31/2024

We've often seen the consequences of a lack of planning from older adults in our work at AgingParents.com. In one recent example, an aging parent assumed that his estate plan was "taken care of" but unfortunately, the opposite was true. Does this sounds familiar to you in your own family? If so, we caution you to not take it at face value. Ask to see the paperwork.

Learn more from this client's story and get some key takeaways here: https://agingparents.com/frightening-wealthy-aging-dad-did-not-do-any-estate-planning/

07/17/2024

It may be challenging to determine when it is no longer safe for your aging loved one to continue living alone. But how can we tell when they reach that point? Here are our tips and suggestions.

Our elders love their independence, for the most part. Perhaps over time, their chronic health conditions start to erode their abilities to do some things independently. In the absence of a sudden event, like a fall, the slow decline in physical ability may not be obvious when family visit their...

03/29/2024

For most elders, one of the biggest challenges as they age is deciding where to live. This is especially true when the older person is living alone, without any close relatives living nearby. The decision about whether or not to move away from the "bigger" family home can be full of conflict between the adult children and their aging parent.

Here are some things to keep in mind to help you have a more peaceful outcome when you face a similar scenario:

The battle goes on with aging parents who are living alone or without family nearby and their adult children. From the kids’ point of view, their parent is just not safe in that big house anymore, with the declines that often come with aging. Perhaps the elder has lost a...

01/15/2024

Now that we're into the first month of 2024, have you made any New Year's resolutions that are sticking? Something we all should remember, especially as we age, is maintaining our physical health. Make a plan to strengthen your muscles this year to ensure that you can keep your independence and prevent falls.

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You’ve heard the adage “use it or lose it”. It’s particularly apt in describing what happens as we age. Typically we move less, lose muscle strength, and suffer the consequences of losing independence, have greater fall risk and other undesirable things. At the beginning of each year, people...

12/29/2023

Looking back on this year 2023 we have been blessed with excellent health, 41 years of love and laughter.

11/16/2023

Your aging parent who lives long distance may be more at risk than you might think. In our work, we are often contacted by adult children seeing red flags that their aging loved one is in trouble physically or mentally. Here's a real-life example to learn from so you know what to do when it happens to you. Check it out:

American families are often scattered across the country. Kids grow up, find opportunities they like in other places and move away from home. The parents may stay put, happy to remain where they’ve lived most of their lives. Then aging happens. And with it, risks no one really thought about....

09/17/2023

Our co-founder, Carolyn Rosenblatt, recently joined Jim Puplava on his podcast to discuss some crucial do's and don'ts of aging parent care. Get the skinny on what to do when it comes to weighing home care vs. assisted living or skilled nursing facilities, dealing with dementia, trustee issues, developing a care plan and what it should look like, and much more.

Listen here: https://ow.ly/iQa750PMy15

07/21/2023

This is the hottest summer ever on record, news reports tell us. We stay inside, we use air conditioning, and we hydrate well. But some aging parents who live alone or with only part-time help at home are at particular risk. Learn more about the risks and what you can do to help:

This is the hottest summer ever, news reports tell us. We stay inside, we use air conditioning, we hydrate well. But some aging parents who live alone or with only part time help at home are at particular risk. It’s not just that older people can’t regulate their body temperature...

06/07/2023

In our work and conversations with colleagues in the aging industry, we are often surprised at the frequent misconceptions about assisted living. We're here to help.

Here is an easy to follow list of the ten things you should know and consider before taking the next steps: http://ow.ly/ln4F50OGkMa

06/06/2023

Caring for aging loved ones these days is financially more challenging than ever for many of us. It can be frustrating to find affordable solutions. However, did you know that there's a product that many seniors use in their golden years that is less expensive than before? The answer may surprise you. Read more:

Most of us probably know someone who can’t hear very well and doesn’t use hearing aids. It can be frustrating trying to have a conversation with that person. particularly in a group setting, like a dinner table or in a restaurant. They say “what?” and you repeat, but they still...

06/06/2023

Do you have a stubborn aging parent? Are you worried that they are doing dangerous things or making bad choices that can jeopardize their ? You’re not alone. Here's the story of a client in this scenario and our advice on actions you can take today. Learn more: http://ow.ly/vKN450OGkzX

Roger, 90 and Mark, 85 have been off and on friends for 50 years. Mark has no family of his own. Roger’s adult kids call him “Uncle Mark”, as he’s shown up for family events for decades. He once had plenty of money, or so it seemed. There was the...