Archive for June, 2010
Family Time, New Experiences Are Popular Items on Bucket List
Question: I have a friend who is talking about her bucket list. Exactly what is it and how do you create it? I am 80 and expect to be around for a while.
Posted: June 28th, 2010 under Family, General, H.E.L.P..
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Living at Home vs. Assisted Living
Question: My healthy and independent 86-year-old mother was in a car accident and is recovering at my home. Her arm is in a cast, which limits what she can do. She is still a bit unsteady on her feet and clearly cannot shop, cook, drive or navigate stairs on her own. My brother, who manages […]
Posted: June 22nd, 2010 under Care, Family.
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Expectations and Reality Clash When It Comes to Growing Older
Dear Readers: This week’s column focuses on growing older in a large context. The Pew Research Center, a nonpartisan think tank, published a research report in July 2009 on “Growing Old in America: Expectations vs. Reality.” The report concludes that growing old isn’t as bad as people think. However, at times, it’s not quite as […]
Posted: June 14th, 2010 under General.
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Longevity Brings Questions of Quality of Life
Question: On April 3 I turned 80 and find that I am not taking “old age” very well. I should be lucky because I went to school to learn to use my cell phone and also learned how to text. But the number “80” scares me to no end. Thanks for listening.
Posted: June 7th, 2010 under General.
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