In my latest post for Blog 1 I shared that one aspect of aging that genuinely concerns me is cognitive decline, particularly dementia. Because I have witnessed dementia affect my family, imagining myself in that situation is not merely an academic exercise. My great...
When I first started thinking about a problematic aging situation that I wanted to focus on, my first choice was Medicare Advantage plans. I have concerns about how these plans affect the aging population and whether they truly provide older adults with the access and...
Alzheimer’s Disease: Physical, Emotional, Financial, and Social Impacts As I discussed in my last post, developing Alzheimer’s like both of my great-grandmothers is my largest fear as I age. From my first-hand experience with this condition, it was a totally...
The idea of being the last one alive in my family will impact every aspect of my older life. Emotionally, I will feel extremely alone, but at peace knowing that I will see them again. In turn, my social life will look different because I will need to lean on...
My greatest fear about aging is losing my motor skills. Physically, I would experience tremendous discomfort and likely need a caregiver to assist me. Simple daily activities, such as waking up, getting out of bed, and using the bathroom, could become difficult or...
