Growing old means something entirely different today than it did in our grandparent’s day, and for us it will be far different again. Diane’s special Guest, Brenda Bacon, CEO of Brandywine Living has spent a career studying the changing needs of our aging society and is here to walk us through the maze
Technology is transforming the way we care for our aging parents, in some amazing ways. Diane’s special guest this week, Satish Movva founder of Care Predict is here to tell how Artificial Intelligence is being used not only to deliver better care and keep our aging parents safe now, but it can also
The American Retiree set is the wealthiest demographic in world history, a fact that does not go unnoticed by politicians, retirement community speculators, and eldercare facility operators. Today’s most popular eldercare options—some good, some bad, really questionable. This week on Parents Are Hard To Raise Diane shares some stories of her personal experiences in
What do you get when you combine technology with a small army of college students eager to serve the needs of seniors in their community? This week on Parents Are Hard To Raise… Diane’s special guest, Andrew Parker, CEO of “Papa” -- an innovative new senior care solution, that’s poised to take the
Urinary Tract Infections... Can they lead to Death and Dementia? In the elderly, things like falls, confusion, agitation, loss of appetite or incontinence are often passed over as a normal part of aging. But they could be the silent symptoms of a very serious medical condition, which, left untreated, could be fatal. This
6 Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout... How many do you have? If you are one of the 44 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. caring for a loved one, no one has to tell you about the added stress it can add to your life. But there are some things you can do about
Listen to this episode... just click play ▶️ on the player below Elder law is a complex affair—filled with twists and turns, pitfalls and loopholes that can have dire consequences. Which is why when it comes to matters that affect our aging parents, not just any lawyer will do. This week on Parents
Listen to this episode... just click play ▶️ on the player below They come in many forms… the caring nurse who visits Mom at home, the nice couple down the road who are always willing to pick up groceries or run errands, the neighbor boy who mows the lawn, the carpenter and plumber
It’s been called “a good law gone bad.” Over the years, guardianship law has been misapplied, misused, and sometimes just plain manipulated, until it has become what it is today… a threat to the health, wealth and freedom to our elderly and disabled citizens. Diane’s special guest expert, Marcia Southwick-
Of all the financial issues that impact our aging parents, planning for Medicare and Medicaid are among the most important… and the most confusing. This week on Parents are Hard to Raise, Diane’s special guest expert Geraldine Callahan demystifies the process. Here Are Some Handy Links To People,
