Judith Good Close, Consulting Gerontologist
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Articles

When Walkers are Cool
I have a walker. It is my buddy. Because of my walker (also called a rollator), I can go where …
Our Time of Sheltering in Place Creatively during the Covid-19 Pandemic of 2020
While we know there are many challenges happening right now, I think we can look at some surprisingly positive unintended …
“I was just running in to grab a salad and a brownie”
Two Stories of The Fun of Spreading Hope She was coming out of the market pushing a cart of groceries. …
Who Am I When I’m Not Who I Was?
This is the question that we all ask as we age. This is the question that can defeat or challenge. …
When is the Right Time to Move
It is never easy to decide to leave a home that has been loved and filled with friends and family. …
What to Look for When Your Senior’s Behavior Suddenly Changes
If an older person has a sudden change in behavior, it is important to document what you are observing and …
80-year-old father reflects on mother’s dementia
A daughter walks with her 80-year-old father while he reflects and comforts her about coping with her mother’s dementia: “You …
Home Care Services for Aging in Place
With so many adults desiring to age in place in their own homes today, it is important to be able …
Emerging Seniors
We are the emerging seniors! Whether we are 50 or 80, we are emerging in force. With lifestyle options that …
Physical Therapy for Seniors: Surprising benefits of Strength and Stretching
Recently I observed someone very close to me as she participated in Physical Therapy. She hadn’t had an accident, or …
Let’s Make Grandkids part of the Team
There is a special bond between grandkids and grandparents. Without the full responsibility for the outcome of their lives, grandparents …
A Sibling’s Guide to Caring for Aging Parents
Caring for an aging parent alone is complicated. When your brothers and sisters are also involved, and when care, medical …
Seniors and pets – a great relationship
Many of us have known that special bond that exists between pets and their owners. One has only to watch …
Jigsaw Puzzle of a Caregiving Family
When constructing a jigsaw puzzle, each piece is important and must be played at the appropriate time and place. No …