Articles On:senior friendships
Changing Health Care Proxy
After the friend who was her health care proxy became ill, a woman changed to ...
Aging and Socially Fatigued
After years of busy social lives, this 70+ couple is content and socially fatigued. How ...
Dad’s Friends Deserted Him Due to His Dementia
Their 98-year-old father has mild dementia – communication is difficult, but his feelings are intact. ...
Benefits of Semi-Private Living in Memory Care
When you realize that a loved one needs trained, round-the-clock care for Alzheimer’s or other ...
Lonely Caregiver Fears Friends Have Abandoned Her
After years of caring for her mother, the estate, and her brother, a lonely caregiver ...
New Friends, Old Insecurities
Perhaps we never outgrow our old insecurities, as the letter from this woman reveals. After ...
Tired of Senior Friends’ Health Complaints
A senior woman is tired of her friends’ health complaints dominating conversations, especially since the ...
A Friend’s Cognitive Issues Spoil the Card Games
A friend’s cognitive issues are disrupting the group’s weekly card games, and her fellow players ...
Loner Craves Connection After Retirement
Despite being a self-professed loner, this newly retired woman craves connection after retirement but is ...
Monthly Visits Extend Your Life
Studies show that monthly visits with close friends or family will help extend your life. ...
