What is non-government-related that will potentially bankrupt the Social Security system? What is being experienced by an estimated 60 million people? What will 70% of people over age 85 suffer with? What easy action can people in their 60s take to help prevent it? This 6-minute Ted Talk by John Denoer, Disrupting Dementia, is an eye-opener to helping ourselves and our older loved ones.
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Elder Driving: Safety and Independence
Is there an older person in your life who should give up driving but hates to even think about it? You can’t just sell their car or take away their keys, and blaming them for accidents or for driving too slowly only creates a rift between you.
AARP has a free online seminar that leads you through how to handle the situation. It’s called We Need to Talk. Learn how to approach the subject in a natural, loving way, assess their driving skills, and discuss alternatives to driving themselves while maintaining their cherished independence.
This little course is a valuable tool. Take a look at it.
G.B. Shaw Knows his Dogs
Here’s a Thursday Thought from George Bernard Shaw:
“A Native American elder once described his own inner struggles in this manner: Inside of me there are two dogs. One of the dogs is mean and evil. The other dog is good. The mean dog fights the good dog all the time. When asked which dog wins, he reflected for a moment and replied, The one I feed the most.”
‘Nuff said……