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 | 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,... 
by Dr. Alexis | Jul 25, 2020 | Longevity
It’s been widely accepted that if you have problems sleeping, notice your moods vary or that your anxiety is a bit high…..you may not be getting enough exercise! Regular exercise doesn’t just improve your frame of mind; research also confirms it decreases anxiety,... 
by Dr. Alexis | Jun 12, 2020 | Longevity, Caregiving
Does it ever seem like you and your parent’s can’t agree on anything? Is your aging loved one extremely critical? Does your mother try to make you feel guilty when you don’t do everything her way? Does your father clearly favor one of your siblings over you, when...