HeyJaredCarol Bradley Bursack
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Bursack: Well-meaning but overly protective family is frustrating (opens the original)
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Dear Carol: I’m a 75-year-old widow who is tired of being bossed around. I know you’ve addressed this before, but I think it needs repeating. My situation: On the one hand, my grown children are aware that I’m healthy and independent. On the other, they keep pushing me to move into a supportive living situation where I’d have help available. Being a widow makes this worse. Yet, I can out-walk many younger people, garden extensively, and I volunteer widely in the community. I know my kids and oth
Bursack: Administrative portion of caregiving doesn’t stop when the person dies (opens the original)
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Dear Carol: After 13 years of caring for my ill mother, she died peacefully. I expected the paradoxical grief and relief you write about, but what I didn’t expect was the nearly overwhelming amount of administrative work that followed. Mom had the normal legal documents in place, yet the next steps seemed endless. I’m through it now, but I'm writing to suggest that you address some of what we all face after a family member dies. Thanks for your support! – SF Dear SF: My heartfelt condolences on
Bursack: Aging in an elder-friendly home top choice for most (opens the original)
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Dear Carol: What can I do to help my parents make their home more age-friendly? They’ve lived there for over 30 years, and due to both cost and personal choice, they aren’t interested in moving to a retirement community. I understand, but I worry about their safety. I’ve seen random recommendations for aging in place, but I lose track of the tips and then drop the search. Can you get us started with ideas? Thanks! – BC Dear BC: Most aging adults would rather stay in their long-term home, condo,
Bursack: Why an older adult’s bathing less could signal healthy self-care (opens the original)
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Dear Carol: Why do people get less inclined to bathe or shower daily as they get older? My dad, who used to shower religiously every morning, is much less inclined now that he’s in his 70s. He doesn’t smell bad, but I’ve read about how older people get so they fight bathing later in life, so I’m worried that this will get worse. I don’t want to jump ahead of people with serious questions, but I really want to know. My internet search gives me all kinds of random answers, from saying it's normal
Bursack: Examine your motives before pushing healthy parents to make changes (opens the original)
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Dear Carol: Last Christmas, my siblings and I discussed the need for our parents to downsize. We recognize that they are still healthy, but they’re getting older, and a large house means significant expenses and upkeep. They say that they’ve lived in this house for decades and love it. They are staying. We’d hoped they’d eventually see the light, but fall is around the corner, with no buy-in, no action, and no plan. They stubbornly claim they’d rather hire help when needed so they can stay in th
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