When the health of an elderly parent starts to decline, typically one sibling steps in to become the primary caregiver. The demands start out small. Care is easy at first. But as care demands more time and money, stress builds and so can resentment toward non-contributing family members. Old rivalries and jealousies...
AARP Article: Tony Bennett’s Battle With Alzheimer’s
For four years, the legendary singer and his family have kept his secret. Now, they're breaking their silence
By John Colapinto
Part One: “It's Just Another Gift"On an afternoon in early November, I arrived at Tony Bennett's home on the 15th floor...
NIH Article: Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults
If you are like most people, you feel cold every now and then during the winter. What you may not know is that just being really cold can make you very sick.
Older adults can lose body heat fast—faster than when they were young. Changes in your body that...
NY Times Article: ‘It’s Pretty Brutal’: The Sandwich Generation Pays a Price
Parents feel emotionally and financially stressed by caring for young children and older relatives at the same time.
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Written By: By Jessica Grose
This piece is part of “The Price of Modern Parenting.” Read more about the sandwich generation, the cost of adoption and out-of-pocket expenses for...
AgingCare Article: Is Aging in Place Always the Best Option for Seniors?
As we age, most of us claim we want to age in place—to stay in the familiar homes we love throughout the rest of our lives. But many seniors don’t think this decision through and wind up unsafe, unsupported, lonely and even housebound.
“Elder orphans” is the phrase du...
AgingCare Article: Tips for Reducing Loneliness in Elders During the Holidays
By: Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders
This holiday season will look quite different from previous years. With more seniors forced to celebrate the holidays alone, learn how to help an elderly loved one feel your love from afar.
There is a lot of pressure on people...
NY Times Article: With Adult Children Home, Now’s the Time: Talk About Your Money
By John F. Wasik
Riding out the pandemic with family presents the perfect chance to lay it all out: priorities, account balances, end-of-life directives.
For far too many families, financial planning is akin to scheduling dental surgery. The prospect of pain and discomfort prompts many to...
Aging Care Article: Daylight Saving Time Can Trigger Sundowning Behaviors
For seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, daylight saving time may exacerbate the symptoms of sundowning. Changes in daylight, mealtimes and sleep schedules often bring added emotional, behavioral and cognitive difficulties.
It’s almost that time again. On the first Sunday of November, daylight saving time ends...
What is a Last Will and Testament and Do I Need One?
The coronavirus pandemic getting you thinking about preparing a Will? You may be worried about how your exposure to the disease or preexisting health conditions may make you more susceptible to COVID-19. The need for an estate plan is constant, but now more than ever, we seek the peace of mind that...
The Importance of Health Care Documents
Like so many of you, I am doing my part to protect the health of our vulnerable community members and frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic by socially distancing. To stay in touch (and sane!), I have been connecting frequently with friends and family by telephone and videoconference. In these interactions, I...