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The loneliness crisis and how to help your parent
Loneliness is bad for their health.
Aug 21
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Lauren Klinger
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The loneliness crisis and how to help your parent
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Why you should start your parent's obit (while they're still here)
Getting started now will bring you closer to your parent and make your life easier when they're gone
Aug 14
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Lauren Klinger
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Why you should start your parent's obit (while they're still here)
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July 2025
What costs $209.50 per day and also is terrible?
The answer is: coinsurance for skilled nursing when you have Medicare.
Jul 31
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Lauren Klinger
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What costs $209.50 per day and also is terrible?
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June 2025
Making the most of attending a doctor's appointment
Tips for going along to appointments without taking over.
Jun 26
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Lauren Klinger
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Making the most of attending a doctor's appointment
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Have a party about it
Today's my birthday. Let's talk about something I did right.
Jun 20
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Lauren Klinger
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Have a party about it
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How to start talking to your parent about aging
It's not about having one big talk, it's about finding a way to have continual conversations about aging.
Jun 12
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Lauren Klinger
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How to start talking to your parent about aging
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My mom's best friend died.
One more piece of my parents, and my childhood, is gone.
Jun 5
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Lauren Klinger
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My mom's best friend died.
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May 2025
How to get a handle on your parent's meds
Your parent probably takes more medications than you realize.
May 29
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Lauren Klinger
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How to get a handle on your parent's meds
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How my parents died (and how you can save yours from the same death)
If your parents are older, it's time to talk to them about a DNR order.
May 22
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How my parents died (and how you can save yours from the same death)
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Is your parent still driving? How to help them be safer before it's time to hand over the keys
There are things you can do to make sure your parent is safe driving in their later years and conversations you need to have before they become unsafe.
May 16
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Lauren Klinger
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Is your parent still driving? How to help them be safer before it's time to hand over the keys
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Acceptance and Curiosity
Being curious about what's going on with your parent and accepting that they're doing their best will strengthen your relationship.
May 9
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Lauren Klinger
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A sudden hospitalization
What are you supposed to do when your parent ends up in the hospital?
May 2
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Lauren Klinger
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A sudden hospitalization
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