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Q. My husband’s ability to walk has been declining over the last few years due to surgeries and medical conditions. He can still walk, but going longer distances on unsteady surfaces, like ballparks, is getting to be a challenge. Besides using a cane, what are the options out there for people who don’t yet need…
Q. After my uncle passed away, my cousin discovered that he had opened multiple investment accounts in the last year or so of his life. It was like he was going into the bank or making transactions every few days! It’s been a mess to sort out. My uncle was always careful with his money,…
Q. With all the hot weather we’ve been having this summer, I keep seeing warnings on the news about checking on elderly neighbors. I do have some older folks in my neighborhood. What should I be watching for in a heat wave? A. We’ve certainly seen some hot days so far this summer. Your instinct…
Q. I heard on the news that there is a new disease you can get from ticks that makes you allergic to meat. It sounds terrible! My husband and I don’t go for hikes in the mountains anymore, but we have been going for walks around our town common this summer. Should we be worried…
My in-laws moved out of state to be closer to my husband’s sister. We used to see one another quite often, so it’s been an adjustment. We’re planning our first visit to their new home this summer with our two kids, who are aged 11 and 14. Any tips for making it a smooth visit?
Q. As my husband has gotten older (he just turned 65) he’s struggled with his weight, and it has kept him from doing things he used to enjoy. I keep hearing about a new miracle drug that everyone’s taking to lose weight, but my husband thinks he’s too old to try it. What do you…
Each week in this column, we tackle questions and concerns facing older adults, caregivers, and families. We touch on topics that are on our minds, come up in conversations, and appear in the news. This week I want to focus on a difficult topic that often goes unnoticed: elder abuse. June 15th is World Elder…
When you need help, it can be hard to know where to turn. AgeSpan is proud to introduce a new tool that we hope will make it easier for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers to find the resources they need to stay independent in their homes and communities. The Community Resource Guide,…
Q. My husband got a new Medicare card with a new number in the mail recently. It came with a letter saying that his number was changed because Medicare detected an issue with his old number. At first, we thought it was a scam, but he called Medicare, and they confirmed it was real. I…
Q. My friends and I were talking over lunch about the vitamin supplements we take. We’re all women in our 70s and we all take vitamin D, except one friend who says she’d rather get it naturally from food and by going out into the sun. I didn’t think that was possible. Who’s right? A….