Does it seem impossible that a person can reach his last days and look back without any regrets at all? What does it take? We all seem to regret our mistakes and some of our choices in life. At AgingParents.com, we…
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Avoid These Three Retirement Mistakes That Can Make A Mess For Your Family
Retirement talk is on a roll. With 10,000 Boomers turning 65 every day, no wonder. But besides advice on how to “live the life of your dreams” and have a “secure retirement” there’s some important information too few are taking…
This Small Step Can Prevent Financial Disaster For Your Aging Parents
Ruth is 88, still quite independent, taking care of herself at home. She does her own shopping and cooking and pays her own bills. Great at her age, right? But when it comes to memory, that’s a problem. And forgetfulness…
How To Handle A Stubborn Aging Parent
How To Handle A Stubborn Aging Parent Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Attorney, AgingParents.com and AgingInvestor.com Is your aging parent really difficult? Is this driving you crazy when your parent refuses all your helpful suggestions? If so, you’re not alone! Being in the consulting…
A Letter from “Mom and Dad”
A Letter from “Mom and Dad”… My child, When I get old, I hope you understand ‘n have patience with me In case I break the plate, or spill soup on the table because I’m losing my eyesight, I hope…
Independent Alice, 91, Finds Her Own Solution To The Too-Big House
Hello again, We hope you are doing well. We’ve been talking to Mikol’s Mom, Alice a lot lately about her house. Now that she’s 91, she’s considering that a large sprawling house is just too much. Sometimes, an elder stays…
The Smart Way to Resolve Family Fights About Your Aging Parents
We’re looking at something we know is painful: family conflicts. Sibling battles. Arguing with your aging parent. Do you have a dispute going on in your family? As parents age, many problems can crop up among adult siblings and sometimes with…
Mother’s Day Wishes
Dear AgingParents Family: Carolyn and Mikol here, wishing each of you moms and your moms a happy Mother’s Day. We are fortunate to have a mom to wish good things to on this day. Mikol’s Mom, Alice, is still doing…
National Senior Olympics – Never Say You are Too OLD!
WATCH THE FILM FOR FREE Age of Champions is the story of five competitors up to 100 years old who sprint, leap, and swim for gold at the National Senior Olympics. The Washington Post called the film “infectiously inspiring” and…
The Catch 22 In Efforts to Cut Medicare Spending
Some of our Congressional leaders are vehement about it. Some disagree. Everyone seems to get that we need to fix our debt problem by reducing government spending on something. But what? For those who are extremists about cutting government spending…
5 Things You Need To Do After A Holiday Visit With Aging Parents
Sometimes, there’s just no substitute for a face to face visit. Adult children may be getting a wake-up call this season when you visit aging parents. Little things you can’t learn in a phone call can come to light. Their…
3 Critical Things Left Out Of The Health Care Reform Debate
The political battle on health care reform rages on. But the debate totally misses some important features of the Affordable Care Act that directly affect elders. Maybe people who oppose the Supreme Court decision don’t want to look as if…
Special Memory of Father’s Day
That little pang of sadness on Father’s Day is back. I feel it quietly, when my husband is opening his cards and we get together with our kids. I don’t have anyone to send a card to today and no…
Son Hit With Aging Parent’s $93K Nursing Home Bill
Hello, again. Carolyn and Mikol here. We came across an article about a shocking case involving a son being stuck with his mother’s nursing home bill. We wanted to give you a heads-up, as most people would never expect this.…
Critical Tips About How To Protect Your Aging Mom
Carolyn and Mikol here. We hope all of you are well and that the Moms out there will enjoy your special day. Happy Mother’s Day to each of you! As for our aging moms, here’s a reminder about a persistent…
The Tough Question: Move In With Your Aging Parent?
Hello again. Carolyn and Mikol here. We hope you are enjoying the beginning of spring and this time of renewal. Mikol and I have recently moved our offices to new, brighter and better space and we’re feeling very renewed! Wouldn’t…
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- Nip A Predator’s Scheme In The Bud — Stop Your Aging Parent From Becoming Prey July 12, 2017Rhonda is a 91-year-old widow and lives independently. She has a few million in investments and has planned well for retirement. Her two sons are busy and leave her to make decisions about her money independently. What Rhonda’s sons didn’t…Read more ›Mikol Davis
- Intrusion or Just Being Safe? Monitoring Aging Parents’ Finances June 13, 2017For most adult children with aging parents, there is often the dilemma of whether or not they should be involved with monitoring their aging parents spending habits. You want to honor their independence, but what if they show signs of…Read more ›Mikol Davis
- Heed These Warnings About Aging Parents’ Medications June 9, 2017Is your aging parent one of the many battling Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia and taking medication? Dr. Elizabeth Landsverk, a Silicon Valley, California-based geriatrician, recently quoted in an article in The Mercury News, strongly advises against elders…Read more ›Mikol Davis
- What Aging Parent Leaves A Legacy of No Regrets? April 19, 2017Does it seem impossible that a person can reach his last days and look back without any regrets at all? What does it take? We all seem to regret our mistakes and some of our choices in life. At AgingParents.com, we…Read more ›Mikol Davis
