Sometimes events make choices for us. Superstorm Sandy devastated thousands of homes and caused many on Long Island and New … Continue reading Aging Parents And Events That Change Everything
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Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
by Barbara Nevins Taylor I’m responsible for my 89-year-old cousin Marilyn. She’s in a nice assisted … Continue reading Reasons To Check On Mom and Dad
Advocate for My Mom
by Mary Russo My mother lived with my husband Dan and me for eight years before she left this … Continue reading Advocate for My Mom
Surprising Number of Elderly Live in Poverty
It is surprising, even shocking to learn that between 9 to 15 percent of elderly Americans live in poverty. The … Continue reading Surprising Number of Elderly Live in Poverty
Missing My Mom
by Barbara Nevins Taylor Julie Segal, my mom, died at 95 about nine months ago. I woke up on Mother’s … Continue reading Missing My Mom
Why Assisted Living Works
Barbara Nevins Taylor As a daughter, a relative and a reporter I’ve helped and watched a number of people move … Continue reading Why Assisted Living Works