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Don’t shoot me, I’m only the messenger!
“Don’t shoot me, I’m only the messenger.” We are all familiar with the saying: Just because I am the one delivering bad news doesn’t mean I created it. Anyone who has ever explained that senior care of any type is not cheap can relate. And when it comes to being...
read more“I Can’t Afford It” Isn’t Always the Result of a Depression Era Upbringing
Every American above the age of 75 spent all or part of their childhood in the Great Depression. When an elder resists spending money or pinches pennies, someone is ready to note that this is the reason. Sorry, but I do not buy that excuse. These same people have...
read moreStarting the Difficult Conversation
[This post has been revised since it was initially posted. I apologize to my in-laws for using our visit and conversations with them as a basis for the points I was making about having difficult conversations with parents. At the very least I should have run it by...
read moreMeasuring Brain Wellness
What is an appropriate yardstick for measuring brain wellness? It’s not like measuring physical wellness. We can run the same distance each January 1st to see how we measure up but for brain wellness a similar test is not realistic. Solving the same puzzle or taking...
read moreYou CAN Get There From Here – A non-driver’s guide to finding a ride when you need one
Elderly drivers are under pressure to stop or curtail driving. But no one is advising how they can otherwise get around. The implicit suggestion is that they should move to where they don’t need a car, not an acceptable option for many. So what to do when we need a...
read moreGreetings!
Welcome to the first entry in my blog. It is tempting to begin by stating my purpose for this blog and other inane, cliché information. But, instead, I will start by simply noting that I am the co-owner of a small business that provides services to elders who wish...
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