As members of the LGBT community age, fear and anxiety take over the men and women who have pioneered for equality. Some of these trailblazers even find themselves forced back into the closet in the later years of their lives. How do the concerns of aging affect LGBT seniors compared to their heterosexual, cisgender peers? … Continued
Our CEO Michael Slupecki was invited onto Executive Leadership Radio, a weekly business radio show where executives share their personal and professional career experiences with the goal to help ELR’s audience learn what it takes to succeed. In this interview, Slupecki shares his story of humble beginnings to business success. We get a personal look … Continued
Support Groups for Children of Aging Parents People struggling with their own problems aren’t in a good position to help others. It’s common for aging parents in need of help to not ask for it, frequently with bad effect. It can be just as common for those providing care to not seek help when it’s … Continued
Choosing Between Spouse and Elderly Parent As the circle of life unfolds, many adult children find themselves caring for an elderly parent. In some cases, that means taking care of little things, such as picking up groceries, taking them to the doctor, or helping with finances. But what if a parent requires more than help … Continued
Setting up a living trust for elderly parents can ensure your loved one is protected from fraud or mismanagement as they age or become ill. It can also provide numerous perks for you. For example, putting elderly parents’ house in trust will save you from the hefty fees of probate costs, which can be up … Continued
Bladder or bowel incontinence is a sensitive and embarrassing subject for both aging parents and their adult children. How do you start the conversation about adults wearing diapers with the person who once changed yours? Well, that “Depends!” The image of an adult in diapers is not one most people can accept for themselves or … Continued
“God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December.” J.M. Barrie We all have them. The memories we create through the years become priceless treasures when we reach the winter of our lives. Our view of life is shaped by things that happened to us in the past. Memories define us. They … Continued
Delirium can be scary for older adults and for those who care for them. Each individual experiences this altered state of mind differently, and there are a variety of tools to care for these symptoms. In this post, we will answer some of your questions about delirium and the elderly. What is Delirium in the … Continued
Watching an elderly loved one let go of life is one of the most difficult things we ever have to do. Whether it is a beloved parent, grandparent, relative, or friend, no one is ready to face the emotions that emerge when a loved one is dying. What can we do to help our loved … Continued
While there are many wonderful things about aging – you get discounts at the grocery store, you don’t have to wake up to an alarm clock, no one judges you when you can’t work a printer – there are some downsides. Short term memory loss is one of those downsides. Short term memory loss is … Continued