How to Help an Older Adult Transition Away from Driving Safely and Respectfully With the end of the tax year approaching, December is also Car Donation Month; a useful reminder that when it’s time to give up driving, there are practical next steps. There are some great reasons to donate your old car: get a
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Transportation Options for Older Adults Staying mobile is a big part of staying independent. Whether it’s getting to appointments, meeting friends, or running errands, reliable transportation helps older adults stay connected and active. But for those who no longer drive or prefer not to use smartphone apps, finding the right ride can be a challenge.
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My work brings me into the lives of people who have lived long and full lives. Spending time with them is like holding a book of wisdom in my hands, each page filled with lessons learned, challenges faced, and joys embraced. Recently, I asked a simple question: “What would you tell your younger self?” The
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This is the sixth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care. Later topics will include: Navigating the
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This is the fifth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, Legal Considerations and Aging, and Nursing Home Red Flags. Later topics will include: Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing From
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This is the fourth installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide, Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living, and Legal Considerations and Aging. Later topics will include: Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for
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This is the third installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. Previous installments include: Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide and Senior Living Options: In-Home Care vs. Assisted Living. Later topics will include: Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for
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This is the second installment in a series of blogs addressing planning for the future. The first installment was Aging Safely in Your Own Home: A Comprehensive Guide. Later topics will include: Legal Considerations and Aging, Nursing Home Red Flags, Is it Time for Memory Care, Caregiving from a Distance: Strategies for Nurturing From Afar,
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For most of us, good vision is vital to every waking moment of our lives. We would not know what to do without it yet we take it for granted. Henry David Thoreau said, “The eye is the jewel of the body.” Let’s take a few moments to cherish our vision like the jewel that
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What is Care Management? Geriatric Care Managers Advocate for Older Adults — and Their Caregivers. Can Care Management Help You? Are you part of the Sandwich Generation caring simultaneously for your aging parents and your children? Do your aging parents live far away making the logistics of managing their care challenging? You are not alone.
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