"Just Five" is the next generation in cell phones for seniors. See the Independent Lifestyles Newsletter for a description and how to learn more. In order to age in place with excellence and maintain our independent living as long as possible, it make sense to leverage technology in addition to all the love and care we can muster! … [Read more...]
Aging in Place: Your Home as a Care Setting
How do you adapt your home as a care setting for your loved one? This Aging in Place Workbook from MetLife is a good guide. Excerpt from the workbook: "Regardless of the cause, changes in the ability to live independently require decisions regarding the type of care we are to receive and the setting in which it will be delivered. Most people want to remain in their own homes even when they may … [Read more...]
The Hidden Costs of Caregiving, from the Wall Street Journal
This is a good article from the Wall Street Journal about all the various costs of trying to do caregiving all by yourself. At Care is There, we see one thing consistently after caregiving families start working with geriatric care managers like ourselves. Relief! What a joy to know your loved one can receive what they need without you having to give up what you need! How sweet to realize that … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens and Driving: Dementia – What if My Parent Forgets They Can’t Drive?
Are you worried that your elderly parent can no longer drive safely? This series of articles tells you what you can do, including: What the law says about elderly drivers. The process and implications of reporting an unsafe elderly driver. How driving skills are assessed for senior citizens. Can my loved one improve their skills and regain their driver’s license? How to talk to your elderly … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens and Driving: Life After Driving
Are you worried that your elderly parent can no longer drive safely? This series of articles tells you what you can do, including: What the law says about elderly drivers. The process and implications of reporting an unsafe elderly driver. How driving skills are assessed for senior citizens. Can my loved one improve their skills and regain their driver’s license? How to talk to your elderly … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens and Driving: The Process of Reporting an Unsafe Elderly Driver
Are you worried that your elderly parent can no longer drive safely? This series of articles tells you what you can do, including: What the law says about elderly drivers. The process and implications of reporting an unsafe elderly driver. How driving skills are assessed for senior citizens. Can my loved one improve their skills and regain their driver’s license? How to talk to your elderly … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens and Driving: How to Talk to Your Elderly Parents About Driving
Are you worried that your elderly parent can no longer drive safely? This series of articles tells you what you can do, including: What the law says about elderly drivers. The process and implications of reporting an unsafe elderly driver. How driving skills are assessed for senior citizens. Can my loved one improve their skills and regain their driver’s license? How to talk to your … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens and Driving: Can My Loved One Improve Their Driving Skills and-or Regain their Driver’s License?
Are you worried that your elderly parent can no longer drive safely? This series of articles tells you what you can do, including: What the law says about elderly drivers. The process and implications of reporting an unsafe elderly driver. How driving skills are assessed for senior citizens. Can my loved one improve their skills and regain their driver’s license? How to talk to your … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens and Driving: How Driving Skills are are Assessed for the Elderly
How Driving Skills are are Assessed for the Elderly Are you worried that your elderly parent can no longer drive safely? This series of articles tells you what you can do, including: What the law says about elderly drivers. The process and implications of reporting an unsafe elderly driver. How driving skills are assessed for senior citizens. Can my loved one improve their skills and … [Read more...]
Senior Citizens and Driving: What To Do When Your Elderly Parent Needs to Stop Driving
Are you worried that your elderly parent can no longer drive safely? This series of articles tells you what you can do, including: What the law says about elderly drivers. The process and implications of reporting an unsafe elderly driver. How driving skills are assessed for senior citizens. Can my loved one improve their skills and regain their driver’s license? How to talk to … [Read more...]