A New Meaning for the Words “Senior Prom”
If you’ve been reading this blog for any length of time, you know I’m a huge proponent of intergenerational visits with our Golden Oldies. The Orlando Sentinel recently ran a story about an intergenerational event I think simply takes the cake — a senior prom held at an assisted living community, Summerville at Oak Park, [...]
A New Twist on Holiday Decorating for Your Aging Parents
I just got back from decorating my mom’s room at the board and care cottage for Hanukkah. While she was being fed lunch in the kitchen, I played a CD of Hanukkah music as I cheerily put up the decorations. For about two-thirds of each day now, Mom, age 99, is in bed in her [...]
Update on Sophie, the New Board & Care Resident
Last week I listed my concerns about Sophie the cat moving in with her owner, “P,” the new resident at my mom’s board & care facility. I’m pleased to report it is not a CATastrophe at all! Here are the results of the Action Steps I took: The Residency, Service and Admission Agreement we signed [...]
TV Watching and Our Aging Parents – Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 2-part series. Click here to read Part 1. Previously I shared one of my pet peeves about senior citizens living in assisted living or board and care facilities. I believe way too much time is spent watching TV news shows that might create fears, or exacerbate pre-existing ones, that [...]
TV Watching and Our Aging Parents – Part 1
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Click here to read Part 2. As a family caregiver for over eight years, I’ve spent many hours touring or visiting senior citizens in both assisted living and board & care facilities. When I walk into the living room, one thing I am extremely conscious of is [...]
David Duchovny On Old People
I was watching David Duchovny being interviewed by David Letterman on the “Late Show” one night last week. Letterman said he had heard Duchovny was moving to New York and asked why? Duchovny answered with a perfectly straight face, “Old people . . . . I hear NY has great old people.” He then continued, [...]
Children Always Welcome Here
When I was a teenager I resented my parents’ expectation that I would visit my grandparents nearly every weekend. Although I loved them dearly, I found it uncomfortable when I’d walk into the main living room of the “Senior Citizens Hotel” in Rockaway Beach where they lived, because many of the other residents would watch [...]
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