Nancy Avitabile
Thriving through life transitions
Change is the only constant. And as we enter our later years, it seems the changes are more frequent. Before writing Life Is in the...
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Eldercare, LLC
Nancy Avitabile
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Should you move (closer to your kids)?
The most common reason to move in later years is to be closer to children and grandchildren. Regardless of your reason for relocating,...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jan 4
- 2 min
"My kids treat me like a bank"
When an adult child asks for money, it's hard to say no. You want to respond to a need. But perhaps your child perceives that you don't...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Dec 1, 2022
- 2 min
Adding smart home safety features
You probably already have some "smart" features in your home. For instance, a thermostat you can program for a higher temp during the day...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Nov 2, 2022
- 2 min
Is cohousing for you?
Cohousing is like a retirement community in that it is a group of residents in individual, private domiciles. Plus, there are shared...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Oct 5, 2022
- 2 min
Should you change to Medicare Advantage?
October 15–December 7 is Medicare's annual "open enrollment" period. This is when you can switch plans. Are you getting a lot of mail...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Sep 1, 2022
- 2 min
Long-distance grandparenting: Toddlers and kids
If you are like 68% of grandparents, you live too far away for regular interactions with your grandchildren. No reading bedtime stories...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Aug 3, 2022
- 2 min
Aging in place: Pros and cons
A vast majority of older adults (77%) say they want to remain in their own homes as they age. Of course! Home is comfortable: We know...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jul 6, 2022
- 2 min
Smartwatches as medical alerts
Especially for older adults living alone, the ability to summon help in the event of an emergency—such as a fall—is a very real concern....
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 1, 2022
- 2 min
Decluttering: Why is it so hard?
Three out of five (61%) of adults over 60 feel they have more stuff than they need. And yet many of us find it emotionally painful to...
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Nancy Avitabile
- May 4, 2022
- 2 min
Increasing concentration and focus
Do you find yourself more easily distracted these days? There is good reason: Concentration is about keeping what's useful top of mind...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Apr 6, 2022
- 2 min
What is "concierge medicine?"
Are you tired of long waits to get an appointment? Rushed visits? Not being able to talk to your doctor by phone or communicate via...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Mar 2, 2022
- 2 min
Are enhanced "hearables" for you?
If you have trouble participating in conversation in a noisy room or tend to want the TV volume turned up, you might want to investigate...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
"I'm engaged! Why aren't my kids happy for me?"
Are you enjoying a love you never thought you'd feel again? It's hard to be happy, though, if your children rain on your romance. Are...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jan 5, 2022
- 2 min
What's in an Alzheimer's test?
There is no single test that can determine if a person has Alzheimer's disease. But a combination of several different tests can identify...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
Aging with purpose: Defining your true north
Study after study reveals that older adults with a sense of purpose, a sense of meaning in their lives, enjoy greater well-being and live...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Shopping tips for Medicare prescription insurance (Part D)
From October 15 to December 7 each year, Medicare enrollees have the option to change their insurance plans. For prescription drug...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Oct 6, 2021
- 2 min
When your children won't talk to you
If your adult child has cut off contact, you are not alone. An estimated 11% of parents are estranged from their adult kids. That's 1:8....
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Nancy Avitabile
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
Planning to "retire" from driving
Did you know that we usually outlive our ability to drive safely by six to ten years? As we age, we naturally modify how we drive to...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Aug 4, 2021
- 2 min
Age-friendly exteriors
When imagining an age-friendly house, many people think of ramps for wheelchairs and walkers. Indeed, ramps are essential—if and when...
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