I have a confession to make. I thought I knew just how hard it might be to declutter my home of 35 years and get it ready to sell. Well, I underestimated just how hard it would be; a major task, made more difficult by...
I am hoping that as you review this list, that many of you can check all the boxes as “accomplished.” However, I know from my 25 years of consulting and working in senior living that this is unlikely. We all tend to procrastinate or avoid...
Holiday family time can be a true blessing, but I have also seen plenty of “family time” go south fast. I am betting that every single person who is reading this has some fond memories and one or two that stand out as “trying to...
For years I have watched both friends and family come out of surgeries complaining of severe mental fog that can last for weeks, or even months. For some, cognitive function is never the same. Sadly, I suspect many of you have had this experience or...
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,...
