There Are No Good Answers
This is a story from agingcare.com This is directly from the family. Please excuse the grammar, but do not discount the pain and frustration in her words. The Question “My…
Protect Our Seniors
If you think we are protecting our seniors, answer these two simple questions. Who do you think should tell a senior they should not drive or be allowed to own…
What Debts Can You Pay off During the Spend-Down Period?
I know Medicaid strikes fear in some hearts, but seniors — unless they have monies that would make the Prince Ali/Aladdin, with his magic lamp, blush — need to continuously…
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When to Chemo/Radiate or Not? (When it comes to your Parents)
Aging Care Question: Dad (93) was recently diagnosed with Stage 4a adenocarcinoma of the lung. Chemo/Radiation suggested. How do we make this decision? I wish there were a clean-cut, clear…
How Much Does Chronic Illness Take?
The answer: as much as you are willing to lose. I love this question. A mother is asking for advice on how to talk to her son about visiting since…
What a Difference a Year Makes
As we celebrate Mother’s Day, I find myself thinking of a quote from a close friend. She said, “If I would have known the last time I was proposed to,…
How Many Deaths and Burned Out Caregivers Will It Take Before Home Care Reform Is a Priority?
COVID-19 has proven that we, as Americans, can be resilient. We proved it when we quickly shut down schools and universities and started online remote learning. The same happened in…
6 Foods That Cause Inflammation
Inflammation refers to your body's process of fighting against things that harm it — such as infections, injuries, and toxins — in an attempt to heal itself. When something damages your cells, your body releases…
When It Comes to Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine Out: Yes, We Can!
I first want to give praise to the State of New York for having the vaccine available for New Yorkers. I am prior military and I’ve helped units deploy into…
A Conversation Worth Having Today
Please Open Your Eyes and Stop Making Excuses A conversation worth having is a conversation with your parents before chronic illness starts. I’m writing this blog out of anger. I'm…