by Dr. Alexis | Mar 13, 2023 | Women & Aging, Uncategorized
Hi, friends! Many of us who are 50 (and beyond!) question our life choices and wonder if we’re making the most of our time on earth. I know I’ve been meandering some existential and some not-so-existential – just essential, questions for the last few... 
by Dr. Alexis | Jul 14, 2022 | Business & Aging, Longevity
Q. My 87 year old mother-in-law still lives in the house that she grew up in. The house has very steep stairs, a small doorway and is not “senior-friendly.” My husband and I want to help her move to a retirement community, but she’s scared – how can we ease the... 
by Dr. Alexis | Feb 20, 2022 | Longevity
Even if you’re experiencing a troublesome level of memory loss, there are many things you can do to learn new information and retain it. The same practices that contribute to healthy aging and physical vitality also contribute to healthy memory. When... 
by Dr. Alexis | Mar 13, 2021 | Longevity, Caregiving
You make every effort to care for your parent. But instead of acting grateful for all you do, you get grief for what you don’t do. Sound familiar? Regardless of how often you’re with your aging loved one or how long you stay with them when you visit, the response... 
by Dr. Alexis | Sep 13, 2020 | Caregiving
When several family members are involved in a loved one’s care keeping up with who does what and when can be a challenge. That’s why it’s important to keep a master calendar that everyone involved in your parent’s care has access to. To create a master calendar,...