We have seen ageism many, many times. Someone over 50 is easily eliminated from their job for no fault of their own and cannot find another position because companies discriminate against older adults. Older women in the work place are let go and told, “Now you...
“Your mother died twelve years ago.” “You are wrong, Tylenol is the same as Acetaminophen. It doesn’t matter.” “For the fifth time your doctor’s appointment is tomorrow at 10:00.” “I am your husband not your...
What is the real problem? As we age, we may need more help to complete tasks that we may have been doing for decades. We may have been able to make meals for a family of five at one time, but now we struggle to make one nutritious meal. Maybe we could do errands and...
Everyone is headed back to the office more and more – including scammers. Recently I have heard of a few of my friends’ parents being the victim of these crimes. Not only are scams targeting older adults everywhere, they are more sophisticated for several...
How we help people – the crazy, touching things we do When you are an Extra Daughter or Son you encounter many situations – some are touching, sad or hilarious. We have seen and done so much in the last few years. Here is a sample: Test drove and purchased...
Anxiety is more than just nerves Anxiety in older adults is very prevalent yet this older population may see it as ‘just nerves’ or being a ‘nervous Nelly’. The fact is that high anxiety is not a character trait but rather a mental illness that...
