Healthy aging stories always inspire me, especially about older athletes. This one was a jaw-dropper, unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It’s not new but stays in mind when I think about our ageist society and what stereotypes we have of
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If you have a single aging parent who is lonely and wants companionship, should you encourage your parent to try online dating? It depends.
Technology in nearly every aspect of life promises to make things better. Internet dating sites abound, with
What To Do When An Aging Parent Takes In A Homeless Friend
Roger, 90 and Mark, 85 have been off and on friends for 50 years. Mark has no family of his own. Roger’s adult kids call him “Uncle Mark”, as he’s shown up for family events for decades. He once had
Taking Away Rights From Vulnerable Nursing Home Residents
Nursing homes are regulated by the Federal government and in most instances, these regulations make sense in terms of safety. However, things go wrong in nursing homes on a regular basis and sometimes they go horribly wrong. For decades,
Three Tips For Talking To Aging Parents About Costs Of Future Care
Can you imagine your aging parents losing their independence? It might be the conversation they don’t want to have with you. Will you, the adult child bring up this subject? What we see here at AgingParents.com is that when no
The Resolution To Exercise More: Can It Succeed?
You’ll hear it all the time, that resolution to do more exercise with the new year. People may start out the first week, but then it’s back to old habits of a sedentary life. TV may be more tempting than
Nursing Homes Are A Disaster, But Will Congress Allocate Funding For Reform?
Here at AgingParents.com, we see clients who have a loved one who must go to a nursing home. They’re worried, and with good reason. It’s probably the absolute last choice of where to go for any impaired elder in
The Issues With The Justice Department’s Expansion Of Its Elder Fraud Strike Force
The Justice Department recently announced an expansion of its Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force to fight against financial abuse. We applaud its efforts. However, no matter what the expansion puts into better transnational law enforcement, the heart of the problem
Giving Your Frail Aging Parent “Space”—How Dangerous Is That?
Let’s face it, some elders are not just stubborn, they’re flat out dangerous to themselves. They insist on independence. They refuse when you offer to step in and help. They think they are fine when everyone around them can see
An Innovative Way You Can Help Visually Impaired Aging Parents
As many as 11 million people over 60 have some form of macular degneration. It’s an irreversible condition and it can cause gradual and total loss of sight. This could include your own aging parents. Many elders learn to get