Tips for Successful Aging
Maximize Your Quality of Life With These Tips
Financial Capacity
Capacity is defined as “sufficient understanding and memory to comprehend in a general way the situation in which one finds oneself and the nature, purpose and consequence of any act or transaction into which one proposes to enter.”
Opinion: A Community Approach to Managing the Cost of Aging
The cost of aging has changed. Planning for old age used to mean insuring you had enough income to live a certain lifestyle. Most retirement workshops had you define your post retirement lifestyle wish and determine how much money you would need to fulfill those dreams.
Recognizing the Warning Signs of an Acquired Brain Injury
Have you noticed that your parent or elder adult in your family is acting differently lately? In some cases, changes in behavior can mean that an elder loved one suffered an Acquired Brain Injury.
Medication List – Tool
Use this form to document medications for doctor’s visits and to have on hand in case of emergency.
Asset Summary – Tool
Use this form to document assets and insurance information.
Getting Clear Hospital Discharge Orders
Hospital discharge orders can be confusing. Avoid rehospitalization by making sure orders are clear.
Talking with Parents About Their Finances
Financial Planner discusses talking with aging parents about their finances and investments.
Conversation with Dr. Torre Near (REV)
Answers to your concerns about elders who appear to be declining into dementia.
Dementia and Behaviors
A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association talks about dementia and changes in behavior.
