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In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: Seniors and Pets: The Transforming “Power of Paws” “Over the course of our lives, it is likely there will be moments when we are “fed up to here” with family members, co-workers, even friends – basically, anything that resembles a human being. It is less likely that we’re …
by Cole Torres 
I think it’s safe to say there’s not a house, apartment, hut, tepee, igloo or lean-to on the planet that couldn’t use a little spring cleaning. Tis the season to help the senior in your life clean house—and also spot potential problems (piles of unpaid bills, safety hazards, or out-of-date food in the pantry) in …
by Brian Carrigan 
Many of us hear about, read about and – unfortunately – experience the regrettable situation of having an older relative or friend who lives out their final years without making peace with someone who was once an important part of their lives. Although John Lennon was commenting on the U.S. government when he uttered the …
by Brian Carrigan
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: Chronic Illness: How Seniors Survive Medical Hardships “Chronic illnesses, especially in senior citizens, can be frustrating and even traumatic events for both patients and their caregivers. As a disease progresses, there is often a seemingly endless scope to the physical hardships, the cost of treatments and the sometimes …
by Cole Torres 
For a host of senior citizens, the idea of leaving their homes for an institutional lifestyle (i.e., a nursing home) is inconceivable. In fact, a 2010 AARP study showed that nearly 90 percent of adults 50 and older want to remain in their homes. And through their many years of work and sacrifice, most elderly …
by Brian Carrigan
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: The Isolation Trap: How to Help Seniors Stay Socially Connected “In the normal course of life, most of us go through occasional periods of isolation and loneliness. For the elderly, these “lonely patches” tend to be more frequent and more pronounced and can lead to emotional strain and …
by Cole Torres 
Whether the scenario involves persuading someone to stick to their medication routine, get off the couch and plug back into the world, or just change a well-worn shirt, motivating a senior can sometimes require tact and finesse. In many ways, trying to help an aging parent or loved one isn’t unlike trying to motivate a …
by Brian Carrigan 
For many seniors, the last several years of unstable economic conditions have made the idea of retiring a daunting venture. Even Wes Craven, the creative genius behind Freddy Krueger, recently wrote a column on the nightmare of his own retirement attempt (his story involved a motor scooter, a kickstand, and a hospital, but still). Seriously, …
by Brian Carrigan
In the News: Published by the Athens Banner-Herald: Elder Law: Protecting Seniors from Financial Fraud “Lately there has been a major effort among U.S. legislators to enact what has come to be known as ‘Elder Law.’ This specialized genre of directives has been put into place to guard against potentially catastrophic paperwork mistakes, fraud and even …
by Cole Torres
Flu season is once again upon us, and while the flu does not discriminate based on age, it can present dire – and even tragic – outcomes for senior citizens. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that compared to other demographic groups, citizens 65 and older are at greater risk of serious complication …
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