For older seniors, preparedness is the key to aging gracefully. I strongly believe that a major aspect of preparedness should be what I refer to as a “late-life care plan”. Let me explain… We’d all love to see our parents and older family members approach life’s final chapters with the grace, dignity, and peace that […]
Making the Most of Your Medical Visits
Andrew Rosner, MD of LSR Wellness in Haverford Pennsylvania has been a primary care physician for almost a decade. He truly values the importance of primary and preventative care following the mantra, “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.” He is honored to be part of his patients’ lives and partner with […]
Our Aging Culture
The tendency for Eastern cultures to “treat older adults with more respect comes from the Confucian values that guide these cultures. Confucian values promote a positive view of aging, which encourages younger generations to treat older adults with respect, obedience, and care. Western cultures tend to have more youth-centered societies that place value in young adults rather than older […]
Ouch! It’s Shingles!
How often do you find a rash and panic that it might be shingles?! It’s that rash that everyone fears, and for good reason! It can be very itchy and painful and leave lingering pain at the site. Shingles comes from the varicella-zoster virus and can only occur in someone who has already had chicken […]
Navigating Life as Solo-Agers: What Orphan Elders Need to Know Legally, Financially, and Socially
12,000,000 adults over 65 live alone and as our society continues to evolve, so do our family dynamics. The number of seniors aging without children, sometimes referred to as “solo-agers” or “orphan elders,” is rising, with projections as high as 2,300,000 in just two years. These individuals face unique challenges and considerations when it comes […]
