What is a good book for relationships with elderly parents.
Asking for a friend: I am looking for a good book that deals with navigating the waters of adults relating to their elderly parents, especially in regard to ways to have healthy communications between...
View ArticleAppetite loss in the elderly: is there anything else we can do?
My mildly depressed, intensely private, hypochondriac and cynical but otherwise physically healthy 82-year-old dad got sick in early April, and has been in a steep nosedive ever since. The immediate...
View ArticleWhat's The Wii That We Can Use Now?
I am looking to replace a Wii that had been in use in my skilled nursing facility. We used a Wii on occasion for resident activity and exercise. We'd like to start the same kinds of programs, but Wiis...
View ArticleWhat car should my mom buy?
My 68 year-old mother is finally ready to upgrade her car. Yay! But, as always, there are snowflakes... Background: My mother is 68 years old. She is retired. She is tall. She is a woman of size. Her...
View ArticleAssisted Living - How do we find place & transfer Grandma nearer to us?
My 91-year-old Grandma has been moved into assisted living this past week. She lives across the country, far away from all of us family. If we were to transfer her here, what would that process look...
View ArticleHe needs blood and lots of it.
Will someone be released from hospital if their gastrointestinal bleeding has not been stopped? I know you are not my doctor or my father's doctor but I don't expect medical advice - just your...
View ArticleMy elderly mother has no idea how to manage finances, what do we do?
My deceased father used to take care of ALL of their financial matters, aside from a few investments my mom used to have. Since his death, I've realized that she has *no idea* how to manage finances,...
View ArticleGPS tracking for an elderly relative and a disabled relative
These are two separate relatives who live together and co-caregive. We are slowly changing circumstances so that my husband and I can be there more often, but when we are not, I would like to know...
View ArticleWhat should I do for mom after an IRS phone scam?
Happy Friday, AskMe. I really didn't anticipate having to ask this, but… Mom has just been victimized by one of those IRS phone scams making the rounds. What should we do, beyond the obvious? I've...
View ArticleRecommendation for geriatric couples counselor therapist near New Haven
Pretty much what it says, but a few relevant details inside. I understand that it may not be my place to recommend this to my parents, but would like to have this handy just in case. Also, I know one...
View ArticleHow do I handle noise disturbance from elderly tenants? (MA)
I'm managing a duplex in Massachusetts. I'm not affiliated with any sort of property management company, just doing this as a favor. The tenants one apartment are elderly and disabled. We installed...
View ArticleElderly cat hints
Our elderly cat (12-14 years) has gotten noticeably worse in the past week -- not in the 'should we put her down' way, but in terms of personality shifts and grooming troubles. The vet was unconcerned...
View ArticleRaging against the dying of the light
I'm looking for resources, tips, experiences in dealing with an elderly parent who is making life kind of miserable for those who are becoming increasingly responsible for her care, i.e. my sister. She...
View ArticleAndroid coordination game/musical instrument app
I'm looking for an Android game, musical instrument player or other non-productivity app to teach touchscreen eye-hand coordination to my very elderly mother. So the computer revolution completely...
View ArticleWhat opportunities have age limits?
What are some experiences or opportunities that have an age limit cutoff? I'm trying to gather information about what opportunities are out there with a ticking clock, so to speak. You have to be 35 or...
View ArticleCan I turn this timely skill into a project or even a job?
This post has inspired some personal curiosity. I've been running a little personal project on counter-radicalizing older adults of privilege. I didn't think many other people cared, but it looks like...
View ArticleCare options for elderly parent in New York
My elderly, chronically ill mother is a dual US/Australian citizen living in New York City where she has no family, and due to current health is unable to fly to Australia where she has family. I don't...
View ArticleSetting Up an iPad for Eldery Relative
How difficult would it be to set up an iPad for an Eldelery relative? I have an elderly relative that would like to purchase an iPad. Several of his friends own one and he would also like to purchase...
View ArticleFire Tablet as VIrtual Photobook, Help?
Hi, AskMe. :) I'm trying to set up a sort of virtual photo book/slide show view for my Thai grandma. She struggles with technology at best, so we want the experience to be as simple as possible. We got...
View ArticleHow do I Beach with my elderly mother?
My mom will be 84 in September. She would like to go to the beach for her birthday, probably for the last time. I'd like suggestions to help make it great. Snowflakes inside. If any mefites have...
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