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The ‘Aging Checklist’: What Is It And Why Every Retiree Needs One Several times a year, a client who is caring for an aging parent will confide in me, “I told my kids if I’m ever in that state, they should just shoot me.” The comments are made in jest (usually), but there is a strong element of …
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Elderly drivers can be affected by poor eyesight, chronic disease and medication that might impair driving. States won't revoke a driver's license based simply on a driver's age. However, some states put restrictions on license renewals for elderly drivers. Many have accelerated renewal periods …
The first step to long-distance caregiving is to understand your loved one's situation and needs. Schedule a visit with your relative or friend spanning several days to observe how they make decisions, solve problems and complete daily tasks, as well as the roles of any other caregivers. Get a …
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History and anthropology tell us that cultures past and present deal with their departed in interesting ways, such as the Vikings being launched out on ships-turned-crematoriums. Today, environmental concerns are pushing us to create new traditions: Your body in soil with a tree seed or tree sapling …
A few decades ago, only a few medical specialists would have heard of Alzheimer’s disease. “Senility” was considered inevitable for anyone who lived long enough. But as understanding of the brain has grown, science has been able to identify and differentiate many causes of dementia. Alzheimer’s is …
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