My Mom’s Take on Aging
By Susan Read In 1991, when I received a copy of this article written by my mom for an English-language publication in Mexico, I was in my mid-50s and aging was not on my
From Chaos to Clarity: Predictability Makes the Senior Living Decision Journey Easier
As we get older, one of the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves is predictability. We’re not talking about a rigid schedule or a life without spontaneity, but rather a sense of structure that
Drunks and Horse Thieves
By Bob Woods Around 2005 I started my family research on Ancestry.com. The show “Roots” popularized the process and has given us some insight into what you may find in your search. In my
What Is AI… and Why Does It Matter for Older Adults?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is writing a lot of headlines lately … literally! Whether it’s a story about AI taking over the world or a report about the AI bubble’s impending rupture, it seems like
Dean Loudy: the Voice of the Northern Neck
By Harriet Dawson When Bill Stern, a radio sportscaster from Chicago came over the airways in the 1940s, a young boy was listening to his every word and dreamed of being him. “I thought
ADLs vs. IADLs Part 3: What Are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
In this blog series, we will examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. In part
ADLs vs. IADLs Part 2: Weighing the Options When ADLs Become Difficult
In this blog series, we will examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. In part
ADLs vs. IADLs Part 1: What Are Activities of Daily Living and Why Do They Matter?
In this blog series, we examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. As we age,
How to Talk to Your Aging Parents About Planning for Their Future
We all know that talking to your parents about difficult issues can be tricky. Conversations about the future can be sensitive, especially when it involves your aging parents and their care needs. But planning
Roommate Series: Who Knew?
By Harriet Dawson It was a terrible thing to do, especially to your best friend. Genie and I were employed to do summer work in Asheville, NC that would fulfill internships for our college