My grandmother lives alone in a rural town in Montana. She is home most of the time and the telephone is her lifeline to her family and friends who live across the US. She has eight grandchildren. She is slightly hard of hearing. The setting is just right for a stranger to take advantage of … Continue reading »
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The Top 10 Questions To Ask When Evaluating Scooters for Seniors
There is a lot of marketing material out there (online AND in radio/TV/print) telling us about scooters for seniors, and how easy it is to acquire one. The fact is that scooters for seniors ARE easy to get your hands on… especially if you have $800-$2,900 to spend today! Given that we’ve had great feedback … Continue reading »
Caregiving – Keeping a Watchful Eye Out For Elder Abuse
An article appearing in today’s Oregonian prompted me to write a short post about elder abuse. The article is titled “Pair plead guilty to identity theft“. It’s a story about two would-be-caregivers that charged up a time share, a boat, and two vehicles on an unsuspecting 84 year old’s bank accounts (unauthorized, of course). The story is buried in the … Continue reading »
I Found the Perfect Place for Mom and Dad- Now What?
You have most likely just navigated some very important decisions regarding the care of your loved one. You now have several additional decisions to make about their new home and lifestyle changes. This following suggestions are designed to help you “organize” your thoughts and help you plan for the next steps. Is there a home … Continue reading »
The How, When and What-If’s of Talking to your Parents About Aging Issues
If you’re reading this you’ve probably reached a point where your parents have gotten old. You see them struggling to do day-to-day things like cooking or cleaning. You start to wonder about talking with them because you worry about their health and wellbeing. Yet you also wonder what to say to them and whether they’ll … Continue reading »
