Talking with aging parents about legal and financial issues, driving, and independent living can be challenging for many adult children. Rationally, we know these are important conversations to have. Emotionally, however, we may be concerned that our parents will think we are only interested in our inheritance, or that we are overly concerned about their […]
For most adults, driving a car means independence. As we age, changes in our vision, hearing, physical functioning, and cognition may make driving not only more difficult but unsafe. Unless parents experience a sudden decline, however, these changes occur gradually and may not be noticed by the aging driver. This program will address the warning […]
Some days, it feels like everything we read or hear about nutrition tells us new, and frequently conflicting, information about what to eat – and what not to eat. Every adult needs proper and adequate nutrition. As we age, nutrition becomes even more important for health, functionality, and the ability to age in place and […]
As our parents age, they are more prone to falling for a number of reasons. Often, a fall results in significant injury requiring immediate medical attention. All too frequently, falls have lasting effects, requiring longterm rehabilitation services, seriously affecting an older person’s mobility, activities of daily living, and independence. A fall may even result in […]
Significant advances in technology help older adults stay safe and engaged with their families and community. This program will offer demonstrations and practice with cutting-edge technology that can increase loved ones' safety and provide them with digital connections to social activities, information, and fun. Come at 11:30am for lunch and stay for the presentation at […]
Talking with aging parents about their legal and financial issues, driving, and independent living can be challenging for many adult children. Rationally, we know these are meaningful conversations to reduce uncertainty and minimize conflict for everyone. Emotionally, however, we may be concerned that our parents will think we are trying to take control of their […]
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