In this first of a two-part interview,  I have the incredible honor of interviewing Mary Jane, “MJ”, Grant about her experiences with caring for her mom with dementia. You may remember MJ Grant’s video that went viral, called “Dementia Can Be Beautiful”. It’s had more than 2.2 million views (on Facebook alone!) and shows MJ and […]

You’ve heard people say “she’s doing great! She’s old, but she’s all there!” or “he’s 90 and still so sharp!”   These statements about older adults make the assumption that with aging comes serious cognitive problems, like dementia! But, these ideas are actually not supported by science and in fact, are a myth and a […]

You’ve heard people say “she’s doing great! She’s old, but she’s all there!” or “he’s 90 and still so sharp!”   These statements about older adults make the assumption that with aging comes serious cognitive problems, like dementia! But, these ideas are actually not supported by science and in fact, are a myth and a […]

The idea of moving your aging parents in with you is complicated and if you’re facing this possibility AND you’re in a relationship, this can up the ante of complications. A few weeks ago, I was featured in the Chicago Tribune in an article that had to do with how to go about making the […]

The idea of moving your aging parents in with you is really complicated.  If you’re facing this possibility AND you’re in a relationship, this can up the ante of complications.   A few weeks ago, I was featured in the Chicago Tribune in an article that had to do with how to go about making the decision […]

  A few weeks ago, I was featured in the Chicago Tribune in an article that had to do with how to go about making the decision to move your aging parents in with you!   In today’s episode, I take it a step further and share tips for moving your aging parents (or in-laws) in with you […]

  A few weeks ago, I was featured in the Chicago Tribune in an article that had to do with how to go about making the decision to move your aging parents in with you!   In today’s episode, I take it a step further and share tips for moving your aging parents (or in-laws) in with you […]

  Driving is so important to older adults. It helps them to stay socially connected, helps them to experience independence, it reduces risk of depression and isolation, and so much more.   There are so many good reasons that older adults want to drive for as long as possible. So in today’s episode, I will […]

  Have you ever wondered about why driving is such a big deal to older adults? Well, today I’m gonna answer the age old question (see what I did there) about why driving is such a big deal to older adults.  Buckle up!  If we’re gonna talk about older adults and driving. We have to […]

  Raise your hand if you’ve heard the term Activities of Daily Living, otherwise known as ADLs! Now, raise your hand if you’ve heard of term Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, also known as IADLs!    Your hand is probably down. And that’s okay! At the end of this episode you are gonna be raising your hands high!   […]

  Raise your hand if you’ve heard the term Activities of Daily Living, otherwise known as ADLs! Now, raise your hand if you’ve heard of term Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, also known as IADLs!    Your hand is probably down. And that’s okay! At the end of this episode you are gonna be raising your hands high!   […]

Imagine you live in DC and your aging parent lives alone in Michigan and needs support and resources. You’ve been to visit your parent a few times to help get them set up with services, but you’re finding it more and more difficult to take the time off work and leave your life in DC […]

This month has been all about senior housing!!! THE WHAT! A couple of weeks ago, I described the different living options for older adults (link here!). I answered the question, “WHAT are the different housing options for older adults, anyway?!“ THE WHY! Last week, I reviewed WHY it’s so important to know the different types […]

  Last week, I listed the various types of living environments for older adults, this week, I wanted to share exactly why you should know living options for your aging parents.   Why is knowing the different living options for older adults so important? You need to know what options are available as your parents’ care needs […]

  Last week, I listed the various types of living environments for older adults, this week, I wanted to share exactly why you should know living options for your aging parents.   Why is knowing the different living options for older adults so important? You need to know what options are available as your parents’ care needs […]

  Did you know that most older adults DO NOT live in Nursing Homes? What?!! That’s right! In 2010, only 4.5% of older adults were living in nursing homes. But somehow there’s a misperception that most older adults live in nursing homes. So, if they don’t live in Nursing Homes, where do where DO older […]