Published: April 27, 2021
Isn’t it interesting when you hear an older person strongly say, “I think the government needs to mind their own business and leave us alone. We don’t need them.” My inside voice says, “Wait a minute. Looking at you, I would bet you are receiving some type of government assistance. It’s the government that put… Read More
Published: March 11, 2021
I’ve been thinking about the future. “Funny,” you may think, “when I’m sure she’s well over 65.” You’re right but there are days when I wonder how I’ll age. I feel fortunate that I can do what I’m able, but certainly recognize (although very reluctantly) that there are limitations on my abilities. So… it only… Read More
Published: November 2, 2020
It’s open enrollment time for health insurance. Offered once a year, open enrollment means individuals can choose a health insurance plan or opt out of the one they have and move to another plan. Open enrollment means it is “open” to everyone in contrast to other times in the year when only a specific life… Read More
Published: June 26, 2020
Well, here we are officially in summer, still in a pandemic with numbers rising instead of falling while too many older adults are still trying to understand why they’re still confined within nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The rules vary from location to location, state to state and are stated as “recommendations” or in… Read More
Published: May 20, 2020
It’s been weeks (sometimes feels like months) since I began writing this blog to chronicle my thoughts as an older adult but one who is still working and “in the field” as they say. Although most states are open to some degree, the show of disgruntled residents making the nightly news along with the growing… Read More
Published: March 12, 2020
My mother is quickly spending her savings and will not be able to afford her assisted living community. What do we do? My husband requires so much care due to his health that I am exhausted. I want to be able to do it all, but I have my own health issues. What is there… Read More
Published: February 7, 2020
Carla Jones and her husband lived a quiet life in their home for the past 60 years. They had four children; however, two live out of the area and the remaining are running around from work to their children’s activities. The Jones children and grandchildren visit frequently, but their parents are doing well and are… Read More
Published: December 2, 2019
Emily Opal lived in the outskirts of Georgia. She was original from Northern California but moved away thirty years ago to follow her dreams. Emily left behind her mother, father and a younger brother. Emily kept in touch with her family and visited at least once a year. Emily’s parents were hard working, her father… Read More
Published: March 14, 2019
With the spirited debates around some of the aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) concerning health insurance coverage, it made me think about Medicare, health insurance for adults over the age of 65. Discussions around a more inclusive Medicare are popping up politically as the nation still tries to objectively understand healthcare, who has… Read More
Published: December 11, 2018
Marie is 88 years old and lives alone in her home. A new Assisted Living Facility just opened in her community and she’s feeling pressure to move in. How can she and her family decide what’s best for her ? To add to the discussion, Marie fell at home a few weeks ago and broke… Read More