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Black Parents Aging Podcast

Jan 27, 2021

All of us would like to pass on a little something to our children or other loved ones. We save and save to make life a little easier for the people we care about. The last thing anyone wants is to give a large portion of their hard-earned money to the government in the form of court fees. Nor do we want our loved ones,...


Jan 21, 2021

Caring for an aging parent is a complex task. When dementia care is part of the picture, it becomes a lot more difficult. . Cognitive and behavioral changes from dementia can occur unpredictably, and parents may resist care.

 

If you are a caregiver for an aging parent with dementia, the first step is to understand...


Jan 13, 2021

Your aging parents need help in keeping important documents in order. These documents should be easily accessible if they need to move, have a medical emergency or should they need to file for state, federal, or veterans benefits. Having these documents in order will save you from making mistakes that could cost you...


Jan 6, 2021

Human beings are meant to be social. Our biological, psychological, and social systems have evolved to thrive in collaborative networks of people. However, as people grow older, their social networks tend to thin leading in many cases to isolation and loneliness which have become a major source of public health...


Jan 1, 2021

Most people, especially aging parents, hoard because they have an extreme sentimental attachment to their possessions, or they believe they might need items later.  Hoarding can also be a sign that an older person is depressed or showing early symptoms of dementia. Some of the problems associated with hoarding include...