We all procrastinate in some shape or form, because we always know that there will is tomorrow.  Well most of the time there is, however the older we become there are fewer tomorrows.  And over the years the majority of us have accumulated a lot of stuff. Good stuff but still stuff.  What will happen to this stuff if we put off until tomorrow doing what is necessary to downsize and prepare to move someday? Well nothing because tomorrow it will still be sitting in the...

We know as human beings that to be an adult is just to be a child that has grown old. Inside our body we carry feelings; all of our memories. In some cases we are challenged by the corresponding elements of our environment in the guise of our children. If something has happened to you in your childhood it can reawaken in adult life when you have children. Usually it corresponds with the age that your child is at the moment you feel the fear. This is one thing to consider, because fear...

It is not uncommon for people to rekindle their sex lives in the golden years. When we meet Grandpa’s new “lady-friend” we don’t give it a second thought. What if Grandpa’s lady-friend gave him the herpes? Then, what if he in-turn gives it to his next lady-friend? What if it was HIV that he was passing on? .

The fact is that seniors are being sexually active more than most people suspect and for the most part they are not using adequate protection. In...

All of us who are baby-boomers need to learn more about the services of a new breed of specialists gernerally referred to as geriatric case (care) managers.

The role of a geriatric care manager goes well beyond that of a home health aide. The primary job of home health ades is to administer medications and provide companionship. By contrast, care managers oversee many things busy or far-flung family members might not be able to stay on top of, such as: visitin nursing homes and...

This is due to the many interactive games they can play. For example the interactive bowling game allows even those in their wheelchairs to follow through the process of rolling an imaginary ball. Then they watch on the screen as the pins fall down. They can be seen being very competitive with each other and having a great time with the games. Tennis is another interactive Nintendo Wii game that the older patients really seem to enjoy. Many of them will tell you stories about playing...

The baby boomer generation was born after 1945 when their parents (the silent generation), started to establish families and communities after the hardship of the second world war.

Many baby boomers are now finding themselves with elderly parents to care for. Decisions regarding caregiving and life transitions to nursing homes or assisted living centers are difficult. Caring for the silent generation parents in their own home or even moving them out of their home presents many...

To asses your aging parent’s needs for senior living, know that there are many more options for senior living today than ever before. Your aging parents may not even need to move into a nursing home , they may just need a nurse for in-home health care or have transportation to an adult care facility that offers just a couple hours of care a day during the week.

What are your parent’s real issues and needs? Depending on your parent’s mental and physical...

Old age is a dreaded experience for many, but you should acknowledge it as a side effect of longevity. Along with the blessings of seeing the children of your grandchildren, you are also faced with several problems like difficult in physical movement, having nothing to do and several dozens of health and financial problems. However, old age doesn't have to be an age of suffering because there are plans and benefits designed specially for you.

In the early 1900s, the average...

As a child your parents worried about your well being the looked after you the provided for you, and put your interest ahead of their own. They made sure that the kids came first, now the kids should make sure the parents come first or at least not worry about what they are going to get when the pass away.

To many children of seniors and the senior’s themselves are too concerned over what is going to be left when their gone.

In this country what we...

Very often, the role of a caregiver is a blend of a doctor, maid, advisor and even an amateur detective. Elderly people are gullible and get regularly fleeced by smooth talking sales persons. The elderly are fiercely protective of their finances and how they use them. However, often they make wrong decisions about where to spend their money. Therefore, you as a caregiver have to look after this aspect and see that their limited resources will tide them over as long as possible.