Aging

Exploring the Concept of Single Gender Senior Living

A friend and I recently toured a veteran’s home in a midsize Minnesota town. The facility was beautifully designed and superbly run. The only...

Caregiving’s Impossible Choices Can Lead to Endless Second-Guessing

Dear Carol: Mom is 84 and was in good health until she had a stroke while visiting us. Even though we knew that she is...

Do Robots Have a Place in Elder Care?

Companies are creating robots that can complete household and caregiver tasks, provide comfort in the shape of a cat, as well as call 9-1-1...

Armed and Aging: Should Older Adults Be Allowed to Keep Guns Once They Show Memory and Thinking Problems?

The debate surrounding gun ownership has been raging for decades, and I want to preface this article by acknowledging that seniors and guns are...

Why Some Family Caregivers Refuse Help

Even when family caregivers have access to help, many still come up with excuses to turn down assistance. Learning to accept support and assistance...

How to Be a True Friend to a Family Caregiver

Family caregivers often find that their social circles shrink over time. Casual friends are typically the first to drift away because a caregiver is...

COVID Test Medicare Scam to Watch For

It seems that a significant number of people on Medicare are receiving COVID test kits at home which they didn’t order. These kits are...

Helping Former Caregiving Dad Regain His Sense of Purpose

Dear Carol: After their retirements, my parents moved to be nearer to me and my family. Unfortunately, Mom was soon diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, so they...