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Ethical Wills: Tools for Seniors and their Adult Children

Nancy Ruffner
August 25, 2016

August is National Ethical Wills Month We continue our thoughts on the topic of legacy in recognition of August as National “What Will Be My Legacy?” Month. In our last…

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Considering Legacy and Those Caring for Aging Parents

Nancy Ruffner
July 26, 2016

Legacy: From Looming to Lightened Do words like Legacy or Purpose make you uncomfortable? The word Legacy seems to be everywhere these days, and it’s hitting me on all fronts.…

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Instructional Love

Nancy Ruffner
June 18, 2016

Fathers often show love by what they know. Sometimes it is “instructional love.” This post was inspired by a story heard on an NPR segment called American Life. This one…

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Crimes Against the Elderly: Fraud, How The Scam Begins

NANCY RUFFNER
May 15, 2016

Financial Fraud is a Growing Form of Elder Abuse Bill confided in me today. He’s worried about his neighbor John. Their conversation from the previous day had left him disturbed. Bill said…

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Chronic Disease and Patient Education: “Be True To Your Disease”?

Nancy Ruffner
March 31, 2016

“Be true to your disease” As soon as I heard it nothing else mattered. I turned off the radio interview because one phrase begged for my full attention. I wrote…

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Conversations in Caregiving: End-Of-Life Planning

Nancy Ruffner
February 23, 2016

It’s time to HAVE THE CONVERSATION about End of Life. It’s about time. It’s about time we okayed The CONVERSATION, and held it. You know, the one about how we…

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Adult Children of Seniors: Advocating for the Sandwich Generation

Nancy Ruffner
January 25, 2016

It was 10:40 a.m. on a normal Tuesday. I was about to exit the parking area from a medical office building adjacent to a local hospital. While at a stop sign,…

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Caregiving, Home Health Care, Senior Care Services

Senior Care: Plan, Prepare Now for Bathroom Safety

Nancy Ruffner
January 7, 2016

January is recognized as National Bath Safety Month and it’s time to bone up. Since I am forever lured by a catchy headlines I found this topic did not disappoint: Danger Lurks In…

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Adult Children of Aging Parents: What Grandmother Won’t Tell You on Your Holiday Visit

Nancy Ruffner
December 17, 2015

A Primer for Adult Children of Aging Parents or “I Won’t Let You See Me” Here is what you won’t see when you visit me: a cluttered home, unsafe walkway,…

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Caregiving for Seniors? Our Gift Certificates Are Practical & Effective!

Nancy Ruffner
December 9, 2015

Caring for a family member who is aging or dealing with chronic disease just got easier.   During the holiday season conversations begin among the elders, Adult Children and their siblings,…

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