Q: I thought Medicare would pay for care at home after my surgery. What does Medicare pay for at home? A: I often hear from people a misconception about what Medicare covers for care in the home. It is very important for people to understand the benefits and limits of this insurance. It can [...]
Q: I keep hearing about the value of intergenerational programming. What is it and why is it important? A: Intergenerational programming is just as it sounds. It is when programs include people of all ages and generations, older and younger, to benefit all groups of people. You may notice that a lot of programs are [...]
Q: My friend is caring for her husband who needs her full assistance. How can I get her to take better care of herself while still caring for him? A: People who are caring for a loved one often put their own care and needs last. As a friend and onlooker, it can be very [...]
Q: I have been unhappy lately and I feel like I need a new start in my life. How can I find ways to make changes and start over in a later phase of life? A: It is one thing to get a fresh start by moving or changing careers, but another to find a [...]
Q: I am trying to clean out my home and de-clutter. How do I know what mementos are worth keeping and what I should give away? A: Evaluating our own belongings and making tough decisions about what to keep and what to give away is always a challenge. But, it’s especially hard when we [...]
Q: I usually see my elderly neighbor almost every day checking his mail. For several days I did not see him, and I was worried. He has come out again and let me know he had been sick. It got me thinking: what should I do if I cannot reach him again and I [...]
Q: I know I need to be an advocate for my mother who is having medical problems, but I am not sure what that means. How can I be the best advocate for her? A: I commend you for stepping up to advocate for your mother and her medical needs. In recent years I [...]
Q: Why do people say older adults are more vulnerable in the heat? What do I need to know to protect myself? A: Studies show that it is difficult for older adults, even healthy ones, to notice the signs that they are too hot or dehydrated. It is interesting to really understand how our [...]
Q: My mom is turning 80 and I feel like I have already exhausted all the usual gift ideas. What are some meaningful gifts that I can get her that she will appreciate? A: It can be challenging to think of gifts when we put a lot of pressure on their meaning. No doubt [...]
Q: I just retired and moved by myself to live closer to my children so I can be near them as I age. How can I make a new community for myself and find new friends at this stage of life? A: I was recently at an event where they talked about how although childhood [...]
