Transitions With Jean - Columns
How to find the right senior community to match your needs
Ms. Manteufel, You don't really believe what you wrote about "senior communities" do you? If you do, you are either woefully ignorant or you work for them. Exactly who do you think can afford these places? And for how long? Years ago, my husband and I attended an open...
Technology is awesome! Technology is awful!
Goodness gracious, technology has a way of making smart people feel foolish, especially when it is assumed that the problem is the person using it. Are you tired of people thinking that because you are older, that you are automatically the reason your technology isn’t...
Celebrating Independence!
This month, we celebrate our country’s independence. As we commemorate 250 years of freedom, we reflect on what independence means. We are celebrating our ability to make our own decisions, shape our own lives, maintain our dignity and enjoy the strength we get from...
Memorable teacher shares 60 years of stories of being an educator
Last month, I responded to a reader’s question looking for someone who would come to your home to do haircuts for those unable to get out. The overall answer was that there is no one – until I received a referral from Community Benefit Tree. They highly recommend...
Risks outweigh benefits when it comes to mobile hairstyling
Dear Readers: Last month, I shared this question that was sent to me: “How can older/homebound women get haircuts? Are there traveling stylists or a list somewhere of people who serve homebound folks? My mom is disabled and has chair limitations; she can’t go to just...
Creating videos about your ‘stuff’ is a great way to share with family
Dear Jean: Who do you recommend to do filming of our stuff / possessions? I thought I would like to have a video of our furniture items to preserve the history. As I think more about that, maybe it would be better if I take pictures, have them developed, place...
Healthcare Planning Workshops: Your Guide to Sharing Your Wishes
Dear Jean: Could you address the issue of planning for end-of-life a little more? We have done extensive planning, but we are concerned about what will happen if we have dementia. We would not want our lives prolonged if we are no longer able to make those decisions...
Do it! Make this the week you finish creating your end-of-life plans.
This past month, I heard from several people about issues they had. You will see a common thread running through their stories: the challenges of getting your affairs in order and the difficulties that can arise for your family if you do not do it. One gal recounted...
Fox Crossing police officer talks scams and how to avoid them
Today’s topic is about scams. Wait! Don’t move on because you are sick of hearing about it. There is a reason this is a hot topic: it is happening a lot. If you listen to the news, you keep hearing about seniors who have been scammed, this is partially because you...
ADRC: Your one-stop, no cost, source for answers
You have heard the saying; aging is not for the weak-hearted. As we and our loved ones age, new challenges arise. It can all be overwhelming, especially when health and memory issues arise or when caregiving becomes more demanding. Fortunately, our community offers...