Helping strengthen networks. Fighting loneliness and isolation.
What kind of non-medical well-being services have you sought for yourself or a loved one who needs a little help to be less isolated or lonely? What did you have difficulty finding? What were your...
View ArticlePerson with dementia needing constant reassurance
How do you deal with a person with dementia who needs constant reassurance about things? My grandma doesn't come across like she has memory problems, but she can, and will, ask the same question every...
View ArticleChecklist to help older couple in CA with financial decisions?
I am looking for a checklist or guide to help an older couple (relatives of mine) make basic but crucial financial decisions. This couple lives in California and owns a small business there. One of...
View ArticleCataracts and the elderly
You are not my relative's doctor nor her ophthalmologist, this will not constitute medical advice. But I could use your help thinking this through. My family member "Beatriz" is 80 years old, and has...
View ArticlePacemaker in elderly person with dementia
My dad was given a pacemaker, unfortunately he has dementia so doesn’t understand what’s happened. Any advice on helping him through recovery? Bradycardia (34-39), previously diagnosed a-fib, shortness...
View ArticleHow to ensure a happy old age
Older Mefites enjoying a happy, healthy older age, please share your secrets with me. I'm taking care of two elderly, sick relatives currently (ages: 67 and 88) and the whole question of health is...
View ArticleHelping an elderly friend with one working arm
An elderly friend has a broken arm. We'd like to drop off hot meals for her but she'd struggle to open a traditional thermos. Can you recommend a way of keeping food hot that's easy to open with one...
View ArticleEcho device for relative with Alzheimer’s
I’ve never used an Alexa/Amazon Echo device, so I don’t even know what they’re good at. Which of the countless devices out there would be most useful for my relative? She has very poor eyesight as well...
View ArticleRecliner covers for 70yo incontinent woman?
My mom just spent more money than she can really spare to get a La-Z-Boy Pinnacle rocking recliner. She is incontinent. I am worried the recliner will be ruined and she will be unable to afford a...
View ArticleAttend big family event or stay with dying dog
Should my wife and I travel to attend my nephew’s coming of age ceremony or stay with our long time dying dog? My wife and I are supposed to travel cross country to attend my nephew’s “becoming a man”...
View ArticlePersonal experiences with Alzheimer's/dementia clock?
I'm looking for a clock for an elderly relative with dementia (probably Alzheimer's) and vision problems. It needs to 1. plug in 2. have battery backup 3. have very large and clear text. 4. spell out...
View ArticleTaxes, elderly parents edition
My parents are struggling to do their taxes, and I am struggling to help them during visits and at a distance. One of my parents, who is (and has always been) a slow, methodical person, has...
View ArticleBest practices for setting up computer systems for elderly parents?
I need to set my mom up with some updated computer systems, including a password manager. If you've been doing tech support for elderly family members, what are your go-tos? What's worked well and been...
View ArticleHelping an older person back from the edge
An older member of our community suffered a painful and embarrassing incident last year and has since turned to the bottle. Is there anything we can do to help? I belong to a loose-knit group of...
View ArticleGood buy - by - phone cust serv experiences in '23? which retailers?
I like to multitask while driving. I also have some older friends that get frustrated easily by online processes.. sometimes it would be faster if they could just place an order 90s style. especially...
View ArticleAre there self-adhesive motion sensor hallway lights that actually work?
Family is now on a third brand of motion detecting hallway lights similar to these for an elderly relative’s hallway and stairway. All of them are crap - either eating through batteries or the switch...
View ArticleZurich for the Elderly
I will be meeting up with my elderly parents in Zurich where they will be staying for a week in late September. Looking for suggestions on the best area for them to stay and what to do with elder folks...
View ArticleLocked-down Ubuntu for the elderly?
My elderly relative uses Ubuntu on his desktop, and he keeps breaking it. I would like to lock it down in a way that I can manage remotely. He likes to tweak stuff and install random things from the...
View ArticleYou blew it up! Ah, Danube! Danube you all to hell!
My MIL, whom I love dearly, wants to take a cruise down the Danube. I want to make this the best experience possible for her. Cost is not a consideration, schedule is wide open, and we have no idea...
View ArticleHow to tell narcissistic Dad he has to go to memory care?
My Dad has Alzheimer's disease and lives alone. His doctor has said he has to go to memory care. We have power of attorney, a decent facility, and money to pay. But Dad doesn't think he needs care. He...
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