Nancy AvitabileMay 42 minIncreasing concentration and focusDo you find yourself more easily distracted these days? There is good reason: Concentration is about keeping what's useful top of mind...
Nancy AvitabileApr 62 minWhat 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...
Nancy AvitabileMar 22 minAre 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...
Nancy AvitabileFeb 22 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...
Nancy AvitabileJan 52 minWhat'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...
Nancy AvitabileDec 1, 20212 minAging with purpose: Defining your true northStudy after study reveals that older adults with a sense of purpose, a sense of meaning in their lives, enjoy greater well-being and live...
Nancy AvitabileNov 5, 20212 minShopping 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...
Nancy AvitabileOct 6, 20212 minWhen your children won't talk to youIf 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....
Nancy AvitabileSep 1, 20212 minPlanning to "retire" from drivingDid 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...
Nancy AvitabileAug 4, 20212 minAge-friendly exteriorsWhen imagining an age-friendly house, many people think of ramps for wheelchairs and walkers. Indeed, ramps are essential—if and when...
Nancy AvitabileJun 30, 20212 minSplitting the pie fairlyThinking about your estate, you may be inclined to leave different amounts to your children. You love them "equally," but you acknowledge th
Nancy AvitabileJun 2, 20212 minMild cognitive impairment (MCI) and what you can doHave you been diagnosed with MCI (mild cognitive impairment)? This is a memory loss condition that falls between a significant diagnosis suc
Nancy AvitabileMay 5, 20212 minWhat is "elder law"?Elder law focuses on the special rights, needs, and challenges that arise in the context of simply growing older and planning for...
Nancy AvitabileMar 31, 20212 minAge-friendly bathroom remodelsTo safely age in place, you may need to add or remodel a bathroom. It's difficult to know which features you will need down the road. Issues
Nancy AvitabileMar 3, 20212 minSocial Security and the newly single Life has a way of throwing us curveballs. The unexpected death of a spouse—or a divorce—can certainly wreak havoc on your emotions. It...
Nancy AvitabileFeb 3, 20212 min"Is it Alzheimer's?"Alzheimer's is different from the normal forgetfulness of aging. Alzheimer's is one of many conditions that cause the radical changes in...
Nancy AvitabileJan 6, 20212 minDriving as we ageIrritating but true: Aging brings changes that make safe driving more of a challenge. Slower reflexes. Reduced vision and hearing....
Nancy AvitabileDec 2, 20202 minAging in place: Remodel your homeIf your goal is to "age in place," now is the time to consider some remodeling. And there's no room that demands more physical agility...
Nancy AvitabileNov 5, 20202 minAn overview of veteran benefitsAs we age, we find ourselves requiring different types of help. Medical needs are typically covered by Medicare. But many of us come to...
Nancy AvitabileOct 1, 20202 minDo you need a coronavirus plan?What if, despite your best intentions, you came down with COVID-19? Of course, we all hope this never happens. But prudence suggests that...