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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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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 min
Splitting the pie fairly
Thinking about your estate, you may be inclined to leave different amounts to your children. You love them "equally," but you acknowledge th
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 2, 2021
- 2 min
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and what you can do
Have you been diagnosed with MCI (mild cognitive impairment)? This is a memory loss condition that falls between a significant diagnosis suc
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Nancy Avitabile
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
What 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...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Age-friendly bathroom remodels
To 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
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Nancy Avitabile
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
Social 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...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Feb 3, 2021
- 2 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...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
Driving as we age
Irritating but true: Aging brings changes that make safe driving more of a challenge. Slower reflexes. Reduced vision and hearing....
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Nancy Avitabile
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
Aging in place: Remodel your home
If 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...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Nov 5, 2020
- 2 min
An overview of veteran benefits
As we age, we find ourselves requiring different types of help. Medical needs are typically covered by Medicare. But many of us come to...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Oct 1, 2020
- 2 min
Do 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...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Sep 1, 2020
- 2 min
Long-term care insurance
Much of the practical, personal care you are likely to need is not covered by Medicare. If you don’t have a long-term care insurance policy,
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Nancy Avitabile
- Aug 15, 2020
- 2 min
How to pay for care
Most people are surprised to learn that Medicare pays for only a limited amount of the daily care you are likely to need in your lifetime...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Aug 1, 2020
- 2 min
Choosing a home care provider
Frank knows they need help at home. His wife's dementia is getting worse, and he has his own health problems. She can't be left alone...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jul 15, 2020
- 2 min
Choosing a long-term care facility
Judy had an emergency hip replacement after a fall. She needs to be discharged tomorrow to a skilled nursing facility. She needs several...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jul 1, 2020
- 2 min
Assembling your support team
Much as we would like to imagine an elderhood free from troubles, the truth is, we are all likely to need help eventually. And on several...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 1, 2020
- 2 min
What is an Aging Life Care™ Manager?
Imagine your life as a movie. If you are the director, an Aging Life Care Manager is your production manager. He or she is a deeply...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 1, 2020
- 1 min
Home care
Support is available for those who wish to stay at home. However, one-on-one care is expensive. And it’s not always easy to find...
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