“I never thought I would live this long”. That’s what Marsha’s mom says about being 97. It’s great that she has survived a heart attack, a broken hip 2 years ago, and a brush with cancer. Aggressive medical care got her through all of those episodes. Marsha loves her mom, and is glad she’s still […]
Some friends of ours recently came to visit us from our old hometown in New York. They recently retired (in part because of Covid). He was a lawyer, she worked for a construction company — and they’re now thinking about relocating to live out their retirement years. They’re considering moving to […]
What Does It Mean When We Say An Elder Has “Diminished Capacity”? Lawyers may throw around the term “diminished capacity” in dealing with elders because they have to be aware of elders signing things they may not understand. Lawyers are supposed to protect against that. Financial advisors use the term in a general way, suggesting […]
Victory at Verrado – Buckeye, Arizona Those looking for a new place to call home in Buckeye, Arizona, will find that Victory at Verrado home for sale has much to offer. This vibrant community features a variety of real estate options, from single-family homes to condominiums and everything in between. There is sure to be […]
CareZips® by Joe & Bella is Making Dressing Easier In 2014, Molly Dye launched a revolutionary pant to help her mother who was living in a memory-care community. Since then, CareZips has helped countless adults facing incontinence and mobility limitations. This past year, Joe & Bella acquired the exclusive rights to CareZips, and along with Molly, […]
Lawns are so commonplace that virtually every single-family home has one. They are fixtures of parks, universities, and golf courses. Unfortunately, lawns require a lot of resources to maintain, or nature will quickly take over. This maintenance involves all sorts of toxic synthetic chemicals, from fertilizer to herbicides. That, combined with heavy water usage and […]
I was thinking about the mission of those of us working in end of life. Whether we are nurses, social workers, hospice and palliative care physicians, certified nurses aides, chaplains or volunteers our core goals are the same: education, support, and guidance. With so much focus on meeting medicare requirements sometimes these goals get sidelined. […]
Alzheimer’s Association – national voluntary organization dedicated to researching the prevention, cures, and treatments of Alzheimer’s Disease. Includes information about the disease and available services. Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support – online education, support, and resources for caregivers. Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Johns Hopkins – dedicated to researching the biological basis of Alzheimer’s Disease to advance […]
What an exciting and tiring time in a new parents’ life. A new, tiny life has been born and so many emotions are swirling in the new parent’s life. There is sleep deprivation, joy, love, hormones, and many other emotions. What could you bring a new parent? We thought we would give you some ideas […]
Author’s Bio: Judy Colbert is an award-winning author and photographer who’s a native of Washington, DC. Her three dozen books and articles include guides to Washington, DC, Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware. She also writes about the business of travel, cruises, and the people who live in the midatlantic region. Other book topics have included […]
