Cremation, a method used by some to deal with the remains of a loved one after passing away, has been around since the Stone Age – roughly 3000 B.C. Some Mycenaen Greeks utilized the cremation process as part of an…
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There are plenty of ideas for creating a family time but how do you get the most out of that time whether it comes naturally or is self-generated? ELIMINATE THE DISTRACTIONS Turn off the electronic devises. Create or take advantage…
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I recall an Erma Brombeck story years back when she recounted the day she and her aging mother became aware of the role change between them as child and caretaker parent. While Erma was driving with her mom next to…
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It seems reasonable to assume that as people age their trust factor diminishes over time as life experiences teach them that much of what we presumed about people and our way of life are not all that we thought and…
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In these contemporary times where there is sustained low fertility rates along with increasing life expectancy, we have an aging population that will require greater healthcare where assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) will be required. With medical costs…
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One of the dilemmas we face in our society today is the high costs of medical care. Unless you are amongst the wealthiest 5%, more than likely you have limited coverage purchased from the health insurance industry depending on what…
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For many adult children, it is difficult to assume the responsibility of managing aging parent’s needs as their health deteriorates. It is even more difficult to arrive at the decision that it will require more than they can provide to…
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