Aging Parents

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Aging Parents and Alzheimer’s

Getting old is not easy, but Alzheimer’s makes it much more difficult for the patient and the family. This article explores both sides of the disease. It is so difficult to watch someone you love get older and lose their quality of life.  My brother and I have watched our mother decline over the past […] Read more…

Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

Twenty years ago, few Americans had even heard of Alzheimer’s disease.  However, this is quickly becoming the most devastating illness we face as we age.   At this time, there is no known cure and no one really knows what causes Alzheimer’s.  It is progressive.  It is insidious.  Any resemblance of the person who has it is slowly […] Read more…

Do You Have an Aging Parent?

Have you made “the promise” to your aging parent?  You know the one.  “Yes, Mom, I promise you can stay in your house as long as you want.  I will make sure you don’t have to go to a nursing home – ever.” It’s easy to make that promise when your parent is in better health […] Read more…