by Nicole Stroman | Jan 15, 2022 | Aging with Confidence, Health and Wellness, Loneliness After Holidays, Proactive Aging, Self Improvement, Self-Care, Social Seniors, Staying Social
“It was so wonderful to see my kids and grandkids at Christmas,” said Ginny, my 89-year-old client who lives at home by herself. “But it may be months before I hear from them again. I really wish we could get together more often because we always...
by Nicole Stroman | Dec 15, 2021 | Caregiver Advice, Health and Wellness, Holiday Fun, Holidays, Self Improvement, Self-Care
As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, seniors may experience the ‘winter blues,’ especially if they aren’t as active as they were in the summer and fall. Staying emotionally and physically healthy during the winter months may be more...
by Nicole Stroman | Nov 15, 2021 | Advance Directives, Advance Planning, Aging Life Care Manager, Aging with Confidence, Care Solutions, Health Care Decisions, Proactive Aging
“My daughter has asked me several times if we can get my advance directives and living will done, and I’m not sure why, but I keep putting it off,” Nora, age 82, said to me during one of my weekly visits. “I have a lawyer who could draw up the...
by Nicole Stroman | Sep 15, 2021 | Care Solutions, Family Care, Family Conflict, Health and Wellness, Health Care Decisions
My client Allen was 80 years old with advanced heart disease when he was diagnosed with stage 2 prostate cancer. The urologist met with Allen, his two daughters, and I and explained the options. Allen could have surgery as a first step but it often needed to be...
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