From the NEW YORK TIMES: When I got up, Mom was already awake. I could hear her rummaging in the kitchen. Through the glass doors in the living room, sunlight flared so brightly off the hillocks of snow that I had to shield my eyes. It was my birthday, and I was afraid. What if my husband had neglected to take Mom shopping for a card? Once Mom found out [...]

From the New York Times: Ann Logan and her three sisters grew up in Delaware; none of them have children. Their stepbrother and seven first cousins on both sides are childless, as well. "Each of us had different reasons," she told me. Ms. Logan, the eldest sister at 63, doesn't regret her decision not to be a parent, but she does worry about the future as she and her relatives [...]

From the New York Times: Leila Arnett, 94, moved into a nursing home in Louisville, Ky., last summer. She's having a hard time -- congestive heart failure, aortic stenosis, trouble hearing and seeing, general frailty. She recognizes visiting family members and can make conversation, but her dementia is causing delusions. Recently Mrs. Arnett reported being kidnapped by a relative's "ruffian friends," taken to the dining room and force-fed. As near [...]

Arizona is a top destination for seniors and retirees who want to enjoy the many beautiful landscapes and interesting activities it provides. Unfortunately, that fact also attracts those who prey on the senior population--especially those who are doing their best to cope with the challenges of aging. There are many horror stories in our community about seniors who are victimized by well meaning neighbors, family members, and para-professionals. Elder abuse [...]