Repetitive behaviors due to Alzheimer’s can be frustrating
Q: I will be traveling to visit my mother for several days. Every time I am there she asks me over and over how long can I stay and when…
Cellphones at the dinner table can be an annoyance
Q: I always look forward to visits from family who live out of state. I enjoy cooking but when you live alone it doesn’t have the same appeal. When I…
Churches can help seniors stay active
Q: My mother sold her home after my father passed away. She relocated to a smaller apartment in a nearby community and is having trouble meeting people. She was once…
The right answer at the right time…Call Age Info
Q: My parents both passed away within a few months of each other. I am now the power of attorney for my disabled younger brother. My parents kept him at…
Volunteering doesn’t have to be full-time job
Q: I retired last year and have been traveling and enjoying spending more time with my grandchildren. I have decided I would like to get involved with volunteer work. My…
Learn how to manage chronic pain
Q: I have arthritis that has resulted in joint replacements and ongoing pain. I try and stay as active as possible even though this causes discomfort. I have had side…
Get an updated whooping cough vaccination
Q: My granddaughter recently had a baby which is my first great grandchild. I didn’t go to the hospital because I had a cold and didn’t want to pass on…
Water that’s too hot can pose a danger
Q: One of the ladies who lives on my floor in our elder housing is the resident “know-it-all.” She actually is fun to be around and has a good heart…
Voice your concern on behalf of your loved one
Q: A friend has a sister who resides in a nursing home in another state. She called me the other night and was so upset about the problems she has…
Any indication a person may be contemplating suicide should never be ignored
Q: My friend of more than 50 years passed away a few months ago. Her husband is distraught, they were devoted to each other. I stopped to visit with him…