Most of us understand how pets bring joy to people and why they are important. This is particularly true for older folks who may have lost loved ones and who have also lost regular human companionship. A dog or cat…
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You’re Never Too Old To Party
By Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Elder law attorney, AgingParents.com My mother in law, Alice, 95, was looking forward to getting fixed up and going to the birthday party for her friend of many years. He just turned 100. She had help…
Should You Hire A Care Manager for Your Aging Parents?
By Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Elder Law Attorney Many of us are probably unfamiliar with the concept of care managers. That may be because geriatric care management is not a clear-cut, licensed profession like nursing or social work. Further, they now…
Aging Parents And Women’s Day: Let’s Look At Inequality In Caregiving
Women in our country have gotten a lot of attention lately with focus on sexual harassment, domestic violence and unequal treatment by employers. There is another important area that is not getting attention in the focus on women: the role…
Who Will Decide For You About Medical Care In Your Last Days?
Many of us will be impaired at some point late in life. We may need someone to articulate our wishes about healthcare as we near our end. How do we choose the right person or persons? What do they need…
Holidays And Aging Parents: Look For These 5 Red Flags
Visits with your aging parents often are a wake-up call this time of year. Perhaps you haven’t seen your loved ones for some time and when you do, it’s startling. Aging can be a gradual process for some but for…
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.…
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- Power Blackouts: Aging Parents at Risk November 2, 2019Imagine your aging parent or other loved one living alone and losing power from a natural disaster or an intentional blackout. What would they do? It’s fire season in California and with it come massive preventive power cutoffs from the…Read more ›Carolyn Rosenblatt
- Son Waited Too Long To Help His Parents: Here’s What Happened October 17, 2019Jackson, 90, wanted a consultation due to confusion about some bills he was supposed to pay for his wife Myra’s care. I met him and saw the bills for many thousands of dollars. Alarms sounded in my head immediately. He…Read more ›Carolyn Rosenblatt
- What To Do When Your Aging Parent Is No Longer Safe Living Alone But Refuses To Move July 11, 2019What To Do When Your Aging Parent Is No Longer Safe Living Alone But Refuses To Move Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Elder law attorney, AgingParents.com “My mom is not safe by herself but she refuses help!” “My dad can’t manage alone…Read more ›Carolyn Rosenblatt
- Here’s The Newest Utility Bill Scam May 30, 2019Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Elder law attorney, AgingParents.com We live in a county with a high number of older residents. A neighbor recently alerted all in our area to yet another scam she had encountered, targeting the unsuspecting. Here’s how it…Read more ›Carolyn Rosenblatt
