Carolyn Rosenblatt

Loneliness, social isolation, anxiety and depression are widespread among aging parents. Family can help. Learn steps to take with aging loved ones.

Trying to get financial control over an impaired aging parent’s finances can be highly frustrating. Learn what to do as an appointed agent with power of attorney.

Chronic debilitating pain can make aging parents fall for fake treatments and false promises of relief. Learn from this example of how an aging parent got tricked.

About 27 percent of American seniors live solo. Making a success of the journey takes work. These two agers can inspire any one of us, solo or not.

We can’t currently cure or stop dementia but we are likely to be able to prevent it, or reduce our risk. Experts offer tips on how to do it. Start small, keep going

Boomers may not be as healthy as their parents were at the same age. This points to the need for long term care. The burden can fall on family to give that care.

There is a nationwide effort to remove the long standing stigma of mental health issues. Families can do much to protect elders with depression and other issues.

A geriatrician warns against aging loved ones taking commonly prescribed sedatives. Authorities in geriatrics say elders should avoid them.

New research confirms earlier studies showing that financial decision-making capacity declines first before cognitive impairment is obvious. Take protective steps early!

We may not think that gum disease and tooth loss can be risks for dementia. Solid research shows that they are. Attend to aging parents’ oral health.