I'm a California girl, born and raised here, with an abiding interest in health issues and particularly, healthy aging. I have always loved working with older people, probably because I had this amazing grandmother. She taught me so much about life, balance, how to be your own
Frightening: Wealthy Aging Dad Did Not Do Any Estate Planning
A real life story of a wealthy man who had extensive real estate investments but could not manage them as he aged with cognitive decline.
Trading Health For Wealth: Will You Pay In Retirement?
Hard work is a value in our society but it can interfere with health. We need to make changes now to have a healthy retirement. See how.
Will You Make The Same Mistakes About Aging That Your Parents Did?
Aging well is not simply a matter of luck. We do have solid research that tells us how we can make our last decades better and healthier. That takes work.
Why Aging Parents With Memory Loss Must Stop Managing Money
New research confirms earlier studies showing that financial decision-making capacity declines first before cognitive impairment is obvious. Take protective steps early!
Are Your Aging Parents Taking Sedatives? Know The Dangers
A geriatrician warns against aging loved ones taking commonly prescribed sedatives. Authorities in geriatrics say elders should avoid them.