by Laurie Miller Owner, Apple Care and Companion originally posted 4/18/2018 updated 12/23/2020 Home Care for Parents When do my parents need home care? How do I know? What should I look for? Where do I begin? These are questions people ask me all the time. This topic is not black and white, but a wide array of shades of
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6 Planet Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Funerals
by Jenny Leigh Hodgins Why I became a memorial planning coach in my "second act" I learned the hard way, through agonizing personal tragedies, what's really important for a memorial. Again and again, I encountered grief-stricken scenarios where no memorial plans were in place for a loved one. I stepped up to
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by Leslie Farin The Beauty of Accessibility Many people tell me they don't want grab bars installed in their bathrooms because they look "institutional". Or they say grab bars are for "old people". These days, manufacturers make beautiful ones that are both useful and beautiful. And grab bars are absolutely not just
It’s Not About You! What Not to Say When Someone is Grieving
33 Great Resources for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
Resources for Seniors and Their Caregivers Old age is not for sissies - and neither is the caregiver role. You are NOT alone. Below is a list of some of the wonderful resources available (in no particular order): The Administration for Community Living: This organization provides a list of national and local
Reduce Holiday Loneliness and Increase Cheer for Elderly Loved Ones
originally posted 11/13/2019updated 12/15/2020 by Leslie Farin (with Laurie Miller) Holidays are unfortunately not happy for everyone While on a recent trip to visit relatives in New Jersey, I was reminded of how magical and wondrous the winter season can be No matter how dreary and cold the weather outside was that week,
Let’s Call it “Visitability”
by Ellen Blake What the heck is "visitability"? Many people refer to this housing trend as "accessibility", but that word seems to have a negative connotation for some, conjuring up visions of older adults with age related disabilities. The term,"visitability" is becoming the preferred, and actually a kinder and more welcoming, term
How Do Loved Ones Live On Forever? Tell Their Stories
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Have You Had “The Conversation”?
by Leslie Farin, Publisher 50Plus-Today "It's too early until it's too late" I recently attended a workshop called The Conversation Project. This grass roots initiative, founded by Pulitzer prize winning author Ellen Goodman, encourages people to communicate their end-of life-wishes. Driving to the event, I wasn't sure what to expect; perhaps a
Planning to age in place? Consider universal design concepts
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Not Just For Wheelchairs; The Beauty of Accessibility
by Leslie Farin Why build an accessible house? Designing and building an accessible home is a journey, one which requires education, patience and compromise. Our goal was to build an affordable one-story lake house that was both beautiful and comfortable for visiting family or friends who are burdened in some way with