Note: Most of my blogs have been published in the Gainesville Sun, and numerous other Florida USA Today publications.
October 9th is National Ageism Awareness Day…and for a good reason! As an aging “Baby Boomer” myself, and a consultant with numerous seniors and their families, the topic of ageism rarely comes up. Yet, I am sure that ageism has affected many of you or...
How Can TECH Help You Stay Connected and Independent? If you joined a meeting on zoom, had a telehealth appointment, have any kind of smart watch or fitness tracker, you are using tech! My sister found out from her Apple Watch that she had atrial...
Considering that June 15 was World Elder Abuse Day, it seems appropriate to talk about the huge increase in elderly scams! In the last few months, two of my clients, a friend and a neighbor have been the victims of financial scams. All told, they...
Long Term Care Insurance Companies raise rates up to 186%. Perhaps you are one of the thousands of policy holders of a long-term care insurance policy that received a letter from your insurance company recently giving you a choice between a buy-out, a reduction in benefits,...
Photo Credit-Easy Access Travel Did you know that despite mobility limitations or a life partners cognitive impairment, you can still travel the world? I think this is great news for those who may have given up on doing something they love, even if they are in...
According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the 2023 median national cost for a semi-private room in skilled nursing care was $7,908 and for a private room, it is $9,034. In the Gainesville area, it is higher! Having just checked with a few facilities,...
Happy New Year friends! It is not too late to add a few additions to your list of New Year’s resolutions, especially if it will improve your quality of life in 2024! 1. Take a class to improve your balance! None of us want to...
To honor the caregiver in our community, I am offering a 35% discount off my book, Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years for the entire month. Click below and enter the coupon code CAREGIVER when checking out to have the discount apply. You are not limited...
How many of us can honestly say we don’t hold stereotypes about aging? I am guilty as charged! When I read the definitions below from the American Society on Aging informative website, (https://www.asaging.org/ageism-awareness) I could see myself at various points in my life! Hopefully, as...
Most of us don’t think about the importance of staying hydrated…until the heat index is over 110 degrees! But with over 13 heat related deaths in Texas so far this year, it should get our attention. It looks like we are going to have to...
