Cognitive Capacity Defined by Ability, not Age

Dear Carol: You’ve addressed this before, but I need help. I’m 73 and feel like I’m continually under scrutiny as my adult children watch for signs that I’m incompetent. I understand that age increases our risk of cognitive decline, but my goodness, I am computer literate and help others through a charitable organization. I do my own taxes, handle my investments, read voraciously, and to the best of my knowledge, easily converse with others.  I believe I inadvertently set this off when I told my kids I was updating my Powers of Attorney in case I became ill or incapacitated. I appreciate their concern, but I don’t want them considering memory care if I forget to put something on the grocery list. Is there a tool that I can share that will help guide them? – WL

Dear WL: Thanks for writing. While most questions that I receive express legitimate concerns from worried adult children or spouses, there are legions of older adults who are still cognitively sound. They, too, need to be heard. Well-meaning adult children see alarming headlines declaring…

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