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People are living quite a bit longer than they used to, and both scientists and laypeople have taken an interest in identifying the key factors driving this trend. Above and…
What can you do when seniors refuse to accept the care they need? These tips empower you to understand their fears and help them take action to avoid resistance. Your…
Many of us have the good fortune of serving clients over a span of years. We live through various life events with them and, in many cases, we ride the…
The role of “caregiver” can sneak up on us. It’s not necessarily something we plan to do. But when a parent grows old and needful, a spouse has a sudden…
Eleanor proudly told us she lived alone, but that wasn’t entirely true. In the night, people came and went through the door she left unlocked. During the day, people also…
Tensions are often introduced into adult child/aging parent relationships as both parties attempt to manage an older parent’s encroaching change in status. It may come as no surprise that the…
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the difficult challenges associated with aging? Is your responsibility to care for a loved one becoming unmanageable? You are not alone, as it is normal…
Limited Guardianship: When the individual can make some, but not all, decisions regarding his/her person and/or estate. The powers of a limited guardian must be specifically listed in the court…
“I’m not moving!” “I’m fine! I don’t need any help.” “I have a driver’s license and I’m not giving up my keys!” Almost everyone who has approached a client or elderly…