Part 2 Red Flags Six-Eleven Aging parents can be a challenge for any adult child. If you have aging parents, then you know that there are some red flags to…
Part One: Red Flags One Through Five No one ever wants to think about their parents getting old and frail, but the reality is that it's something we all have…
Photo by William Rouse on Unsplash As baby boomers, we're constantly on the lookout for ways to keep our skin looking young and fresh. It seems like every other day there's a new…
If you are like me, you are starting to worry about what will happen when your parents can no longer take care of themselves. They may live with you or you with them and you may be available evenings and weekends. What about daytime care options for your aging parents? Luckily, there are a lot of daytime care options available. This blog post will discuss some of the most common ones. Keep in mind that every situation is different, so be sure to talk to your parents and their doctor to figure out what is best for them.
If you're like me and most adult children of aging parents, you're probably trying to do everything you can to make their lives easier. One important thing to remember is to know where all their medications are stored, and to keep track of when they need to take them. This can be especially tricky if your parents are taking multiple medications. Taking the time to help your aging parents manage their medication can be a daunting task. But by following these simple steps, you can rest assured that they’ll be getting the care they need. And that’s really all that matters.
Summer is a time when many families get together after not seeing each other for a while. Family reunions, vacations, weddings, all seem to bring us back together from leading our separate lives. Depending on the amount of time you will be spending together certain conflicts or “drama” may arise. We are going to share some tips and strategies to try and minimize the drama, avoid the conflicts that may occur and focus on making good memories.
Fears 9 and 10 This is the last blog post for the series on the Top 10 Fears of Baby Boomers. I have enjoyed sharing the this information with you…
As we continue our series on the top 10 fears of baby boomers, we are already up to number 7 and 8. The fear of declining health and having to leave our home and the fear that social security and Medicare may run out before we don’t need them anymore. Consider getting on the "stay in the know" list to make sure you don't miss the last two fears number 9 and 10. You can get on the list HERE.
As we continue our series on the top 10 fears of baby boomers, we move to the next two fears. The fear losing their independence and the fear of getting dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. Do you ever feel like you're aging way too fast? It seems like just the other day you were a carefree youngster, and now here you are, dealing with all sorts of new fears. You're not alone! A lot of baby boomers are struggling with fears related to getting older.
Fear Number 3 and 4 Leaving a Legacy for the Kids Affordable Healthcare As we continue this journey in looking at the top 10 Fears of baby boomers, we are…
