End of Life Conversation
None of us wants to think about the end of life. As Bugs Bunny said, “I’m too young to die!” Besides, we don’t have time – we’re too busy …
Topic: Emotional Support
Video: The Wisdom of Aging, Dr. Dan’s Story
Many would say there is much wisdom in aging. How many times do you say, “if only I knew then what I know now”. Meaning that had we had the …
Navigating the “Dementia Generation”
by Rabbi Richard Address~ It seems that dementia is all around us. Gather a group of Boomers together for a social event, say, and you can bet that within a …
To Care for a Loved One with Dementia, It Takes a Village…
by Linda Burns~I would like to share my personal story of my Mom’s diagnosis with Dementia. When my son was first diagnosed, in the beginning stages of …
Dementia:Letting Go and Embracing Change
by Bev Borton~ Is the term dementia or Alzheimer’s in your household vocabulary? A dear one with symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s creates a circumstance …
Death by Dementia: The Long Goodbye
by Paula Susan~ My mom has vascular dementia. (WebMD Definition) It has been robbing her of her life’s blood (literally it impairs blood flow to the …
Warning: Frontier Ahead-Co-Parenting & Divorce!
by Rabbi Richard Address~I am a fan of Star Trek. The original, not the ersatz spin-offs. My friends and I used to gather in my room at the seminary on the …
Aging Parents-What’s in it For Me?
by Bev Borton~ Feeling impatient? Unappreciated for your efforts? Wondering where you will continue to find the time or finances for care? Seeing a burden …
Aging in Wonder
by Dr. Vicki Handfield~ I’m actually enjoying aging! Do I have bad days, bad moods, frustrations and fears? Yes I do. I also have great days, great moods, …
Aging Parents of Adult Children With “Hidden Handicaps”
Dr. Richard Selznick~Learning disabilities and ADHD are often called “hidden handicaps.” Different from to more obvious congenital disabilities such as …