by Lisa Krauss | Oct 20, 2022 | Aging Parent, Caregiving, Caring for Parent, Family Dynamics, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle Changes, Moving, Planning for the Future, Relocation
“My parents took care of me, so I want to return that favor and take care of them.” Many of us have uttered those word when faced with decisions regarding care arrangements for one or both of your parent(s). This most often becomes a consideration when one...
by Lisa Krauss | Feb 15, 2022 | Aging Life Care, Exercise, Family Dynamics, Finding Purpose in Life, Health and Wellness, Isolation, Lifestyle, Lifestyle Changes, Meditation, New Chapter in Life, Nutrition, Planning for the Future, Priorities, Prioritization, Self Improvement, Senior Fun and Activities, Socialization, Stress & Anxiety, Time Management
For many seniors, they’ve spent their lives taking care of others. This can make aging care challenges so much more difficult since they must rely on others to take care of them. As we age, our brains also change, and for many it becomes more difficult to...
by Lisa Krauss | Oct 15, 2021 | Health and Wellness, New Chapter in Life, Planning for the Future, Retirement, Self Improvement, Senior Fun and Activities
Working with older adults and their families, I’ve found that aging can be a difficult transition for many people. It’s not only the physical changes but the emotional aspects of aging that can be disorienting. For example, I have had clients tell me that...
by Lisa Krauss | Sep 15, 2021 | Aging Life Care, Health and Wellness, Health Care Decisions, Planning for the Future, Senior Care Solutions, Unique Care Needs
Betty and Rhonda were twins, 88 years old. They had both been widowed years earlier, and had decided to share a two-bedroom apartment when keeping up their homes became too much for them. However, Betty’s son was concerned that Betty was becoming forgetful. She...
by Lisa Krauss | Aug 15, 2021 | Emergencies & Natural Disasters, Health and Safety, Planning for the Future
Lately, news reports about natural disasters across the country have been pretty scary. From fires to floods to tornadoes, severe weather events remind us that it’s important for families to plan and prepare. For example, the Atlantic hurricane season is...
by Lisa Krauss | May 15, 2021 | Financial Planning, Health and Safety, Planning for the Future
Many of the seniors I work with want to age at home for as long as possible. However, most people will need help at some point in their lives with household tasks such as shopping and cleaning, with personal care, or other activities of daily living. Family members...
