Some families are products of second, and sometimes third marriages, and with aging parents in the mix, it can get contentious. Mark and Mara, siblings by their Dad’s first marriage, have always been close. They were never particularly connected to…
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What Is The Healthiest Way To Age?
Pauline, a local resident in Marin County, CA just turned 114. The local senior center she attends is celebrating her birthday along with many others. She is easily the oldest person in my…
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When your aging parent has dementia and is still the trustee, what can you do?
Many families face the issue of a once powerful head of the family, in charge of all finances, now showing signs of dementia. Whether it…
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Difficult Aging Parents and Loss of Wealth-How Far Do You Let It Go? By Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, RN, Attorney, AgingParents.com For some adult children who have unpleasant, oppositional aging parents, there is a strong motivation to stay out of their…
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Let’s Get Clear: What Does It Mean To Be Appointed Power Of Attorney for Aging Parents? By Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, RN, Attorney, AgingParents.com Here at AgingParents.com, where we consult with families of elders, we see recurring confusion about the Durable…
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Warn Aging Parents About Vaccine Scams Preying On Their Fears Wouldn’t you know it? Scumbags are out there trying to steal from our aging parents, right in the midst of the frenzy to get vaccines for those who desperately want…
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Beware of “The Sweetheart Scam” Targeting Aging Parents During Covid Isolation By Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Attorney, AgingParents.com Covid restrictions for those over 65 have greatly impacted lonely seniors stuck at home. Widowed aging parents may suffer most, with no one…
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