We want to do our best to show our parents that we care, especially when we see how much they have aged. They worked hard to set us up for a good life and we want to return the favor— this is why it is a good idea for you and your aging parents to discuss assisted...
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Coronavirus Pandemic: Panic or Prudence?
Scene oneI knew him, the gentleman sitting across from me. A long-distance runner for years before our paths had crossed, his face reflected fear. “It’s hard to admit but I’m scared—of this new pandemic. Coronavirus something or other.” I waited. “I heard that...
Minimize Your Risk for COVID-19!
“What should we do?” The two faces on the other side of my desk looked stricken. “Our grandmother is having her 90th birthday celebration. She lives overseas and has invited us to the party, but with all the news about this Chinese virus . . . we’re concerned.” “First...
Is Your Brain Dehydrated? – How Dehydration Affects Your Brain
You may have heard the news headlines that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, had to be hospitalized because of hyperemesis gravidarum. One of the treatments for this very severe form of morning sickness is intravenous fluids to help rehydrate mother and baby. By...
20 Questions To Ask Retirement Communities
Here are twenty important questions to think about when considering a retirement community: Do you like the outward appearance of the residence and is the interior clean, attractive and free of questionable odors?Were you greeted by the staff in a warm and friendly...
Finding a home for a former hospital administrator’s mom
Sue has a unique perspective on the placement process. As a former nurse and hospital administrator, she knows what to look for in a facility or senior living community. After working with Monica Flynn and Mary Golden at A Right Place for Seniors San Diego, here is...
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