Cancer is the dreaded “C” word that we really don’t like to talk about. And when you hear of a friend or neighbor that was recently diagnosed, automatic assumptions are made based on the type of cancer it is. Breast cancer has made great strides and there is a good chance for full recovery. Pancreatic [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )As we age, its easy to fall into the trap of running to the doctor for every ailment. But is that the wisest choice? Here are 4 health care myths that may make you think twice before scheduling your next appointment. Myth 1: Cancer screenings are a good thing Cancer screenings help save thousands of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )You know you should do it. You may have been putting it off for years. Where do you begin? What is the first step? The problem with planning your estate is its not a “fun” topic. Do you really want to think about your ultimate demise? Yet by spending a little time today with the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Our current demographics have led to the creation of a new term: “Elder Orphans.” These elder orphans are individuals who have outlived friends, siblings, spouses, and potentially even children. These individuals are completely alone. They have no one left to advocate for them. There is no one to look out for his or her best [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )It can be a difficult situation when you realize that one of your parents needs help. Yet the stress can increase tenfold when you realize both parents need help – in different ways. Dad may be ready to give up the “chores” around the home, such as mowing the lawn and taking care of the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )The holidays are a great time to catch up with old friends and reminisce about the “good ol’ days”. Yet for some, the holidays also become a wake up call. Did you notice your parents are slowing down? Are there piles of “stuff” everywhere in their home? Are you starting to question what you can [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Holidays are a wonderful time for getting together with family that you might not see much during the rest of the year. For adult children of aging parents this can be a sad time as well. For many adult children, the holidays are the time when they get the best view of Mom and Dad’s [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease is never easy. It is a time when you have to face the physical and emotional path that lies in front of you. It is a difficult time for you and your loved ones. However, knowledge is power and understanding the disease is your first step towards living a fulfilling [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Remember when you were trying to find daycare for your children? It was a stressful time. How would you find someone to trust? Chances are you set up a plan to find the perfect place, and created several key steps to follow through on with every potential place you looked at. Now that you’re looking [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What’s the most dangerous room in your home? Your first reaction might be to say your kitchen. After all, this is where you keep your knives, cleaners and other potentially hazardous items. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recently discovered that the most dangerous room in a home is not the kitchen. [...]
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