written by Sarah Jennings, guest blogger The most difficult part of post-employment life is the loneliness. Even if you don’t live alone, you probably crave the company of more than just one person. Even if you were not particularly buddy-buddy with anyone at your workplace, work offered a … [Read more...]
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
August 11, 2012 By
No one experiences Alzheimer's disease in exactly the same way. As memory loss occurs, it affects cognition, coordination, personality, and standard of living very differently from person to person. However, researchers have identified some patterns in the way the disease progresses, allowing … [Read more...]
After the heart attack…
July 17, 2012 By
If your parent has recently been hospitalized for a heart attack, the future may seem very uncertain. Now is the time to organize medical care and figure outhow to make the transition from hospital tohome as smooth as possible. Ask your parent's physician (s) … [Read more...]
Obamacare offers choice…support kids or aging parents
July 11, 2012 By
What will we do? While most Americans wait to find out how Obamacare will … [Read more...]
Mom, what’s wrong with Nana?
July 2, 2012 By
Alzheimer's can be baffling to anyone, but for young children and even teens it can be especially hard to grasp all that's happening to someone who has played a central role in their lives. But because Alzheimer's can have a profound impact on family life, it’s important to talk with your children … [Read more...]
Support groups provide a non-threatening environment to ask questions.
June 26, 2012 By
Even though millions of people have diabetes, when you’re the one receiving the diagnosis you can feel very alone. Joining a diabetes support group, either in person or online, can help you see the many resources available to you, and that you’re far from alone in your battle to control … [Read more...]
Older employees working longer to pay for eldercare
June 6, 2012 By
Older adults are increasingly providing care for elderly parents or others, according to a May fact sheet from the Boston College Center on Aging and Work. Over the past 20 years, there has been a gradual, moderate increase in the number of those providing elder care, with one in seven older workers … [Read more...]
Kyla Kelim – Fairhope, AL
April 10, 2012 By
Aging in place services Fairhope, AL elder law attorney providing seniors, their families, caregivers and professionals consultation and advocacy. Nursing home care and retirement planning. Contact Kyla Kelim 251-281-8120 Aging in Alabama P.O. Box 109 Fairhope, AL … [Read more...]
The growing issue of cheating…
March 29, 2012 By
Shameless! Cheating Is Now Mainstream in America We expect people to cheat on their taxes, to cheat on freeway speed limits, to barge into line without challenge. We no longer feel surprised when people cheat in business, sports, in their personal life, and in politics. Our elders wax poetic about … [Read more...]
