Int eh New York Times, Jane Gross gives us an enlightening look at, What I Wish I Had Done Differently when caring for her aging mother.
She learned some things, but the common theme of them all is, like we talk about here is plan ahead so you don’t have to make decisions in haste. […]
The New York Times blog, Shifting Careers has an article about working after a death in the family.
When my mother died (nearly 2 years ago? Really?) I was away from work for nearly 2 weeks. I am blessed with friends and a wonderful workplace, so things were fine, yet I worried anyway.
But, when I […]
There’s a great discussion going on at the New York Times’ health blog about last wishes and living wills.
We may know what our loved ones last wishes are, but when emotions come into play those wishes can be less clear:
In the case of my grandfather, he was very clear that he believed every possible effort […]
The New York Times reviewed the PBS Special Caring for Your Parents.
I’m not sure if the special will be airing again, but you can buy the video here.
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Senior Citizen’s Centers aren’t just bastions of bingo and afghans anymore.
The centers are trying to change to keep pace with the new needs of the older generation and often include amenities such as cafes, fitness centers and classrooms.
According to the New York Times, those centers that don’t adapt may not make it:
Tomorrow is a far […]
The New York Times has a piece, Forgetting May Be Part of the Process of Remembering, that is sure to bring at least a small sign of relief to some of us.
Studies are pointing to the fact that we may not be forgetting, but, that distracting memories are set aside:
researchers reported on Sunday that […]
I have said before that one of the greatest gifts from my parents was their planning ahead for health care and financial decisions that must be faced as they get older.
I feel like I say it over and over, and, I realize there’s literature everywhere about how hard it is to talk about these things, […]
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