Adult children can be estranged from a parent for many reasons. We see this as a recurring issue in consulting with adult children at AgingParents.com. Usually, we hear that the parent has been repeatedly abusive or neglectful, and communication
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Dementia Prevention: It’s Not So Simple
In surveys of our aging people, there is more fear expressed about getting dementia than being diagnosed with cancer. No wonder. We can treat cancer with chemotherapy, surgery, and sometimes radiation. It can be successful and eliminate some kinds of
The Caregiver Dilemma: The Sandwich Generation
Millions of Americans are caring for an aging or disabled loved one at home. You do what you must to honor your loved one. But what about YOU? And all that empty advice about “take care of yourself”? Who has
Hard Decisions: Using Legal Authority Over An Aging Parent
The phone call came to Dad’s daughter (FD) at 6 AM. Again. This time, it was the night
caregiver reporting that her father had fallen while trying to get out of bed. She had jumped up
and tried to stop
The Silent Connection: Hearing Loss And Dementia
When you speak to your aging parent, do they keep saying, “what?” Do they answer with
something that is not what you asked? These are hints that hearing loss may be a problem.
Typically, it gradually gets worse over time.
Talking With Your Resistant Aging Parents: Timing It Right
The holidays often bring us face-to-face with aging parents. Maybe you’ve noticed concerning changes or know you need to discuss future planning. But where do you start when they resist these conversations? Aging parents often want to put this off,
Aging In Place: When It’s Not A Good Plan For The Future
Most people at or near retirement age will say they want to remain at home as long as possible. That means not going to a seniors’ home of any kind “with all those old people”. It sounds fine to plan
Siblings, Step-Siblings and Fights About Aging Parents
Blended Families Are At Risk
Sometimes aging and the need for change can bring out the worst in people. It can happen in blended families with aging parents. It may not surface until the adult children are faced with issues
Desperation: How An Aging Parent Got His Abusive Son Out Of His Home
Here at AgingParents.com, we see a broad range of elder-related problems. This one was a first. It is a true case, one a solo ager can learn from. If you are aging and living alone, take heed.
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Will We Have A New Quick Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease?
The dreaded brain disease, Alzheimer’s, is considered difficult to diagnose. For one thing, it comes on gradually in most cases and initially has no physical symptoms like pain or trouble moving around. Doctors usually first hear that a person has