Next time you are in a group of your peers, preferably those with elementary-age children, try this for a conversation starter: “Do your kids get an allowance?” Chances are you will be on the receiving end of an entire range of opinions, from “No way! It is their job...
Long-term care is a difficult, yet necessary topic to talk about with loved ones as they age. But when is the right time to bring it up? Too soon, and someone gets offended. Too late, and the decisions become more difficult, with potentially fewer choices. Here are...
When it comes to seeing a doctor for aches, pains, or other physical ailments, most people pick up the phone and call their physician. The truth is, modern medicine offers specialists for every system of the body, and that includes the brain. So why do so many people...
Marriage is a large step to take in a relationship and is paired with commitment in many facets of life. It can be a jarring or a welcomed change to one’s previously “single life” and require some adjustments. There are many critical conversations that it may be...
Alzheimer’s disease affects an estimated 6.5 million Americans over the age of 65. One in nine individuals age 65 and older are afflicted, with a projection of 12.7 million Americans by the year 2050. Currently, people living with Alzheimer’s make up a...
Talking about and accepting the need for assistance can be a touchy subject for elderly parents who are extremely independent in their everyday lives and want to “continue life as normal”. But sometimes, due to adverse health events such as Alzheimer’s disease,...
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