Dementia Differences I receive a lot of questions about dementia. Often people use the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease as though it describes all types of dementias but this is not the case. Alzheimer’s disease is only one of many conditions which are all variations of dementing illnesses. In this column I’ll describe some of the […]
These ethnic crime rings, as I call them, work like this—many of their elders are foreign born and the oldest may struggle with English no matter how long they’ve lived in the U.S.. These elders are always more comfortable with “their own”. The elders trust those who speak their first language. They trust those who […]
Golden Reserve Founder Greg Aler pulls back the curtain on how the trillion-dollar financial services industry is failing retirees in his new book Fire Your Financial Advisor. Read on for an adaptation from the book’s introduction. It’s easy to forget that retirement as we know it today is a fairly recent concept. In fact, just […]
Imagine your aging parent or other loved one living on his or her own and losing power from a natural disaster or an intentional blackout. What would they do? Massive weather events across the U.S. leave millions without power, sometimes for long periods. There are lessons for all of us in what we are seeing. […]
Agatha, 60, had married a man 25 years her senior. He had one son who lived outside the US and was not close to his father. Agatha and her husband had a lot of good times until he began to show signs of dementia. Before long, Agatha was a full-time caregiver. She lost her husband […]
Everywhere we look, there is media focused on how to have a great retirement. No wonder. 10,000 people a day are turning 65. The emphasis is largely on urging you to get financial advice so you can feel “secure” and “reach your goals” all suggesting that these are the components of a happy retirement. But […]
Dear Barbara, My father is 95. He has been in pretty good health but has started sleeping a lot in the day and is not eating very much. Is it possible that this may be a sign that the end is near? Your blog says sleeping more and eating less is a sign that relates […]
When you are in our programs or trainings you will hear me talk about cause and effect. It’s a cornerstone within the teachings of Ayurveda and Yoga. It’s a palpable, tangible, experiential way to notice connection. And it’s key to understanding your relationship with the world around you as well as the unique nature […]
5 Lessons from Saint Patrick that Will Transform Your Life Today Do you feel imprisoned? Oppressed by your life’s circumstances? Are you constantly annoyed by the division, polarization and intolerance in the world? Take a cue from Saint Patrick’s life and turn your annoyances into food for personal development. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming […]
Today’s blog features the common situation of feeling invisible and insignificant and how easy it can be for us to help someone feel included, seen and respected. The insights are provided by my friend, Ansley Pugh, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, from her experiences in patient care. “As I was telling a family goodbye at […]
