When Elder Abuse Hits Home
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day – a day to stand strong against physical, emotional, sexual, or financial abuse of the elderly....
Where's My Senior Discount?
Old people. Politics. It’s not too often that the 2 intersect. Maybe when Grandma Sue goes off on a rant about the state of the world at...
Support Groups. Therapy. You Make the Call
Are you a support group kind of person? Are you a big believer in talk therapy? Why do I ask? Because it is as predictable as the sun...
Pacing Yourself
I have started the process of researching memory care centers for my 92-year-old mother. As you might imagine, not fun. Ironically, I...
Servant, Not Slave
Do you notice the term “servant” seems to be popping up everywhere these days? In business it’s all about “servant leadership” and a...
Aarghh!!!
When your elderly loved one has dementia and a challenging personality, doing the simplest things within their view can quickly escalate...
Living the 80/20 Life
I was just elected president of my homeowners association! Congratulations to me? A blessing or a curse? Time will tell. I have been on...
The Most Romantic Gift of All
Did you have a nice Valentine’s Day? If you did, great! If not, no worries. You apparently weren’t alone. According to the National...
The Value of Journaling
I enjoy writing. I like to think I am good at writing—at least people tell me that I am. Way back when I actually earned a degree in...
Saying "No" to Guilt
The useless emotions: guilt and worry. A phrase burned in my brain for more than 40 years, ever since I read Your Erroneous Zones, by the...