Suicide is always an uncomfortable topic to discuss, but the truth is, it is occurring more in more in those that are coming into retirement or aging in place. A report from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in April of this year states that the elderly suicide rate is higher than any other age group. According to medical …
Bill was eyeing himself in the mirror as I began my morning routine. He always was an early riser; much more so than me. It was Saturday and I was scheduled to work with a group of volunteers at a local shelter for the better part of the day. Bill, as usual, would stick around the house, mess about in the yard or in the garage, and wait for my …
If you're faced with preparing your home for one or both of your parents, you are going to need a plan. The truth is, there are going to be many choices that you are going to have to make which will be important to get your home and your family ready for this new live-in situation. The good news is that with a little bit of planning and …
Discussing your elderly parent's finances could be very sticky. Many older people see the area of finances as private; a place their children (adult or not) have no business being in. However, if you're caring for a family member aging in place, you're going to have to broach the subject now or later; and later is going to be a much more difficult …
Sure, we've all been there: taking Mom to the doctor, running the kids here or there, planning meals, making calls to the doctor ... the unending list of 'to do' items. Things can go unnoticed or only get a cursory look. The Savvy Consumer has some great advice for being the best (most efficient, financially astute, etc.) consumer you can be. This …
There is no way to really give an appropriate introduction for Carrol O'Dell. Her writing is incredibly readable. Her stories draw you in. Her advice and insight are uncanny. She's one of a kind. If you are struggling with the day-to-day in caring for someone aging in place, if you need a lift, a laugh, a hug or just need to know today that you …
