Some of the advantages of online shopping one can offer elderly assistance with is helping to save: on gas or transportation to and from stores, no waiting in line, ability to shop at one’s leisure despite time of day or...
Read moreSeniors at home, did you know that recycling isn’t just for bottles, cardboard and cans?
Having written a number of articles for our senior moving Blog, thoughts of my own ongoing downsizing project has been, I’ll admit, weighing heavily on my mind. In our area, auctions are popular be they for an entire farm or household and...
Low Income Housing For Seniors, New York, NY
Following are some of the links I found which should be of use to those looking for affordable senior housing in New York City and surrounding areas...
Read moreLow Income Housing for Seniors – Brooklyn, NY
Recently some of our readers reached out in efforts to find low income housing for seniors and grants for senior living. In response,
Read moreCould you elder be subject of fraud or a scam?
While doing so, I came across a plethora of information on a substantial number of...
Read moreCould What I Have Just Heard or Read Online Actually be True?
Today’s entry might seem a bit unusual to some; however, I’ve found...
Read moreIs it Dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?
Among the health issues that can rob one’s elder of independence are the many forms of dementia be it moderate or...
Read moreILY, GR8T, ATD, ROFL…CGU, What?!@
As much as I appreciate having a computer and access to the internet, I must confess to often...
Read moreWhy Moving is Not Just Hiring Any Mover
The more I hear about this seniors move and the issues they experiences, the more I felt the need to share my own experiences and...
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Medical Care and Appointments
Today I would like to address one of the many challenging aspects in health care whether you are a senior or a caregiver responsible for elderly care...
Read moreElder Issues with Increased Risk for Heat Related Illnesses
Given changes in climate due to global warming temperatures are steadily increasing every year with the...
Read moreTell-Tale Signs it’s Time for Assisted Living
Though we all understand and appreciate an elder’s need to maintain independence, there often comes a time where one is left with no choice but...
Read moreDo you know that there are more plans than Medicare Part A and Part B?
Just recently in talking with a friend about his mother’s Medicare coverage, I came to realize that far too many individuals are woefully uninformed about their Medicare options which can lead to catastrophic financial results if an elder...
Read moreHome, Outdoor and Travel Safety Tips
As National Safety Month has drawn to a close, I am again prompted to discuss various preventative measures and solutions for keeping one’s elder safe in their own home, outdoors and while traveling. According to the...
Read moreMy Dear Girl...
My dear girl, the day you see I'm getting old, I ask you to please be patient, but most of all, try to understand what I'm going through. If when we talk, I repeat the same thing a thousand times, don't interrupt to say...
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