Many readers of the AgingOptions Blog will recognize the initials “ADL.” But what about IADL? As most of us know, in the caregiving context ADL means “activities of daily living.” These are the activities ( typically falling into six categories) that are considered basic to our ability to live independently. (We’ve listed the six common ADLs … Read more
For those who have watched a loved one descend into severe forms of Alzheimer’s disease, the sense of loss is deeply tragic. Gradually the disease robs a beloved parent, spouse or friend of their memories, then their personality, and often their very life. Along the way, many dementia patients lose completely their ability to respond … Read more
Lately we’ve shared several articles her on the AgingOptions Blog about estate planning. Earlier this year, for example, we wrote about a caregiver who had changed her aunt’s will, unbeknownst to her cousins. A few weeks before came this article about an estate planning checklist. Then there was the article in early March about why people put off writing a … Read more
Recently, the ups and downs of the Dow and the Nasdaq have been uppermost in the minds of many retirees (and those close to retirement). In the roller coaster ride between euphoria as the markets rise and gloom as they fall, could it be that many seniors are worried about the wrong thing as they … Read more
For millions of adult sons and daughters, there is one source of anxiety that more than any other preoccupies their minds: the safety of an aging parent living alone. Even if your mom or dad lives fairly close by, you simply can’t be there 24/7, especially if your parent insists on maintaining their cherished independence. … Read more
It’s probably at the top of the list of every adult child’s worst nightmares: you’ve spent your professional life preparing carefully for the ability to retire, saving and doing your research, only to find out that your own parents didn’t do the same, for whatever reason. And now, as they age, their financial future is … Read more
Ask any group of boomers about their preferred strategy for claiming Social Security, and the odds are you’ll get a wide range of answers. Some argue vehemently that you should start taking benefits the day you turn 62, in order to get every dime you have coming before (some believe) the program runs out of … Read more
Here at AgingOptions, we’re always on the lookout for stories about crooks and scammers trying to separate you from your money. One of the most insidious scams we’ve heard of in recent years is the Grandparent Scam, where a fraudster poses as a grandchild in trouble. You may think you would never fall for such … Read more
If you haven’t faced the death of a loved one, whether a spouse, parent, close relative, or close friend, you almost certainly will. Dealing with the passing of someone close to us is an inevitable and painful part of life. But apart from the emotional pain, the death of someone we love can be an … Read more
Every year, Americans spend hundreds of billions of dollars on nutritional supplements, special diets, and other exotic items meant to provide just one thing: a longer, healthier life. We’re seemingly convinced that the secret to living longer is just that – a secret known only to a few specialized doctors and other health care practitioners … Read more
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