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Senior Options Aging in Place — The Reality of Staying Home There’s a story I want to start with. A friend and client of mine — I’ll call her Shelly — is 94 years old. A widow and a former special education teacher who spent her life caring for others. Today she lives in the home she’s loved for over 40 years. Her backyard is her […]
Senior Options Goodbye, My Friend: A Story of Lifelong Friendship and Loss I am always learning more about the path of aging, especially as I experience it myself. One thing I am beginning to understand is that loss becomes more frequent over time—and it feels different now. WATCH: Goodbye to a Lifelong Friend | A Story of Memory and Loss Where It All Began In 1955, I […]
Senior Options What Actually Makes a Caregiver a Good Fit? The hardest part isn’t finding a caregiver. It’s knowing who you can trust. Once someone becomes part of your parent’s daily life, the logistics fade and a deeper question takes their place: Is this person actually the right fit? I sat down with Patricia — who has navigated her mother Ruth’s care for more than […]
Senior Options When Is It Time for a Caregiver? A caregiver is needed when an aging parent can no longer safely manage daily activities, recover well from health setbacks, or remain safe without consistent support at home or overnight. It is usually not one single moment. It is a pattern of growing risk—such as repeated falls, nighttime safety concerns, or declining recovery—that signals the […]
Senior Options When Does an Aging Parent Need Help? The Signs Families Often Miss Most families don’t miss the big moments. It’s the small ones that slip by — a missed phone call, an unopened pile of mail, or a fridge that’s nearly empty. In this story, we follow Patricia’s journey caring for her mother Ruth, and the subtle signs that signaled it was time for more support. Watch […]
Senior Options When Does an Aging Parent Need Help? Recognizing the Signs Early (Part 1 of 3) Caring for an aging parent can be confusing. How do you know when it’s time to step in? Often, it’s not one big event, it’s small, quiet signs that slowly add up. This week, we share the story of Patricia and her mother, Ruth, who show how […]
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