We here at POP have long been concerned that well-meaning folks often are uninformed about the real dangers of “aging in place” if and when there’s little social interaction at home. And, unfortunately, this happens even in many loving families far too often. The risks are actually far more dangerous
Back in the 19th century, social reformer Henry Ward Beecher stated: “We never know the love of a parent until we become one ourselves.” Today we are learning new truths in our expanding 21st world. Jane proffers: “We never know the love we have for a parent until we POParent
Although February is associated with valentines, chocolates and romantic love, it is also the ideal season for deciding to and actually open our hearts and become more compassionate to others, yes, even those we love but don’t always enjoy. POParenting can be challenging in ways that we least expect. The
Have you given up on visiting your parent or loved one who has dementia? Do you feel that they won’t even remember the visit or know who you are? A survey showed that 42% of the public think that there is no point in staying in contact at this
Here’s a very informative article with important research on seniors and our lovemaking. These studies show there is much interest, continuing ability and many benefits for older women and men, especially when they are healthy and partnered. Interestingly senior parents may encounter an obstacle they hadn’t expected: their adult children
Friends — During his State of the Union, President Obama laid out a lot of goals for the nations but unfortunately the issue of caregiving was invisible in the president’s speech. With 10,000 Americans turning 65 every day, this is an issue that almost all of us and our next president
The typical adult lives only 18 miles from his or her mother, according to an Upshot analysis of data from a comprehensive survey of older Americans. Over the last few decades, Americans have become less mobile, and most adults – especially those with less education or lower incomes — do
Do you wake up in the middle of the night, worrying about the secrets your aging loved ones may be hiding from you? Or, if you’re the ones aging, do you fear your children will discover you’re less capable than years ago to care for your home, money or your
Have your aging parents ever told you they wanted to “go home” when they already were in their home or didn’t recognize their new home in a senior facility? This is one of those OMG! moments I write about in my book, “OH MY GOD! WE’RE PARENTING OUR PARENTS: How
Is there any chance you’re finding yourself getting upset or frustrated with your senior parents? Are you trying to get them to see and do things your way, or cheer them up with the holidays upon us, only to be faced with negativity from them? Perhaps they’re living in pain,