Thousands of baby boomer generation members are now in retirement, and their children are taking on caregiving roles. This can be a rewarding opportunity for adult children to spend time with their parents and give back to them. However, it…
As we grow older, simple things we used to take for granted as children become increasingly difficult and expensive. That’s a truth all of us know. What you may not realize is that the aging middle class will face unique…
It can be difficult for the entire family when someone is losing their memory. The person who has been the head of the family may soon fade from the person they once were, leaving their loved ones to wonder what…
The topic of estate planning can be difficult for most of us to discuss with our parents. Even broaching the subject can seem daunting. Despite the challenging nature of this subject, it is one of the most important conversations we…
Aging in America is becoming increasingly expensive. The financial toll for millions of the elderly and those families who do their best to care for and support them. Long-term care facilities and retirement communities cost staggering amounts of money, as…
As the baby boomers are getting ready to retire or have already retired, we are seeing a sharp increase in America’s elderly population. However, what has not been widely reported is how the rest of the nation will provide care…
According to an article in Kaiser Health News, a hospital stay can be detrimental to some elderly patients. Even if they recover from the illness or injury that required them to be admitted, many elderly patients deteriorate mentally and/or physically…
A professional geriatric care manager treat an elderly person’s health condition rather than being responsive to a given age group. The truth is aging is a complex, highly individualized process, and a geriatric care manager (GCM) may be appropriate at…
At some point in your life, you may be faced with a request to become a power of attorney for a friend or family member. Your person may be planning for when they might become unable to take care of…
The annual Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures (alz.org) has now been published for 2020 by The Alzheimer's Association. The findings give pause when contemplating the future of many Americans who will be living with crippling dementia. Health care and long-term…