What Is a Sandwich Generation Caregiver?
You may have heard the phrase sandwich generation and wondered what it meant. This term was coined to classify adults sandwiched between caring for aging parents and raising a family of their own. Many do this while working outside the home. These sandwich generation...
Do Seniors Need Colonoscopies?
Dear Donna: My father is 81 years old. He last had a colonoscopy at 70. It’s always been tough getting him to comply with doctor’s orders, especially when it comes to this screening. We have an appointment with his primary care doctor in two weeks. I suspect the topic...
3 Tips for Making a Senior’s Physician Appointment Easier
Dear Donna: Like many men his age, my dad isn’t so great about going to the doctor. It’s been especially difficult since my mother passed away. She could usually gain his cooperation more easily than I can. My dad is 79 years old. Although he is in fairly good health,...