My sister and I share caring for our father, but he is the one physically living with him and he is 76 himself. He never
I am the only son and I ended up being the one who moved back home to care for my mother. My sisters mean well but check
My father is 84, sharp as ever, and we already have his health care proxy. He asks me what happens if he ever gets too u
My brother has most of the day-to-day involvement with our mother but I am paying more of the costs. We cannot agree on
We are starting to bring someone into the house to help my father. The agency used both words in the same sentence. What
My mother has been fine living alone for years, but she called me three times last week about being confused. Is this th
My father is coming home from a hospital stay and the agency mentioned home health aides. I am not sure whether we need
I always forget my questions the moment I am in the exam room. What are the most useful questions to write down beforeha
I take my mother to her appointments but the doctor talks mostly to her, and she downplays things. I have specific worri
My mother has always been careful with money, and now she is suspicious of everyone asking what things cost. Her doctor
My father came home from the hospital with a thick packet of papers I was told to read carefully, but half of it is abou
My mother is being admitted tomorrow and I feel overwhelmed. She is forgetful and cannot find her own glasses or medicat
Every time I mention a doctor appointment my father becomes suspicious and refuses. He is 78 and his blood pressure is u
I am 72 with a bad back and cannot bend down to weed a normal garden. My neighbor swears by raised beds. Are they really
I live alone and every time I buy groceries for one I end up throwing half of it away. How can I shop and cook realistic
My husband cooked for years and I never really learned. Now I am 79 and every meal feels like a struggle. How do people
I want to grow my own vegetables but I live where the growing season is short and the soil is poor. Which vegetables act
We had a winter storm and the power went out for two days. I am worried the pipes in my unfinished basement could freeze
My heating bill keeps spiking in the winter and I have a radiator that takes hours to warm up. Would a smart thermostat
My clinic keeps suggesting I buy a device that sends my blood pressure readings to them automatically. Does this kind of
My daughter gave me a smartwatch with fall detection, and now I am also being sold a medical alert pendant with a monthl
I was offered a card that says it can cut my prescription prices by up to 75 percent. The company wanted my card number
A friend swore by collagen powder for her joints and skin. It is expensive and I see it everywhere. Does the research su
I take six medications and my Part D premium and copays keep climbing every year. Are there legitimate ways to lower wha
I keep seeing infomercials for "anti-aging" supplements that promise to slow aging. I am 69 and have spent $200 a month
When I shop online, the reviews all look genuine, but I have been disappointed twice. How can I tell which reviews are r
Every time I ask my mother how she is feeling she says "fine" and changes the subject. I am worried she is not managing
I want to buy fish oil and vitamin D without a doctor visit. The prices on those marketplace websites are much cheaper t
I need a short break from caring for my mother, but I cannot afford a facility for a week. Does Medicare cover respite c
My sister says anyone over 62 with a house can get one, but I have heard there are counseling and occupancy rules. What
I am 74 and own my home free and clear. A broker keeps calling about a reverse mortgage, saying I can take tax-free cash
I am considering a video doorbell but the camera faces the street. Does it record all day, and can other people — the co
I have started chatting with people on a dating website. I am 71 and enjoying it, but my daughter warns me about scams.
My father lives alone and keeps getting unexpected visitors — some legitimate, some not. Would a video doorbell genuinel
My widowed mother has an online boyfriend she has never met in person. He is kind on video calls but now needs money for
My daughter expects me to babysit three days a week, and I love my grandchildren but it is wearing me out. How do grandp
My daughter says I should not look at my phone until breakfast. But checking messages and the news is how I feel connect
My son drops by unannounced several times a week. I love seeing him but the surprise visits exhaust me and mess up my ro
Since I stopped working, my mornings drift — I stay in bed later and the day starts without me. I want a morning that fe
My husband wants to retire to a lakeside town, but all my friends and my doctor are here. I am 66 and worried about star
My mother spends time in her garden even on very hot days. I worry she will not notice when heat stops being just uncomf
Every video call with my grandchildren freezes and cuts out. My internet seems fine otherwise. What usually causes this,
I walk every morning but winter is coming and I worry about ice. Should I switch to walking indoors somewhere, or are th
My daughter has an iPhone, my son uses Android, and I have an iPad. Is there one video app that works for everyone, or d
I want to start walking daily but have no idea how much is reasonable. Is there a distance or number of minutes that is
I have been caring for my husband for two years and I am isolated. My sister keeps saying join a support group, but the
My mother signed a power of attorney years ago and I am not sure what it lets me do. Can I access her bank accounts with
I finally went to my first caregiver meeting and mostly listened. What should I actually share there? I do not want to b
My husband and I want simple wills and powers of attorney. The online services are much cheaper than a lawyer. Are they
I took benefits early but went back to work part-time last year. Someone said extra working years can raise my payment.