Successful Aging: Getting a sense when hygiene issues have deeper causes
Q My parents are in their 80s and lack good personal hygiene. My mother has been diagnosed with early onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Even...
Successful aging: The issue of responsibility as you care for a friend’s well being
Q I recently went on our 20th annual female golfing trip with good friends ages 68 to 82 years. One of the women has very early stages of...
Successful Aging: Dying of a broken heart can be a reality
Q My closest friend and mentor just died at age 77. She was married to the love of her life for 55 years. One week after the funeral, her...
Successful Aging: An example of successful end of life care
Last week, we addressed D.B’s request to discuss hospice and its valuable service to those facing life-limiting illnesses. This week, we...
Successful Aging: Help with end of life care
Q We had hospice care for my mother in her home the last three months of her life. The care she received was extraordinary and...
Successful Aging: The things that matter when having end-of-life conversations
Q My sister is critically ill and has had a long and difficult relationship with her daughter. I would hate to have my niece live with...