Caregiver Resources

I love my independence! But I know things can change and I want to be prepared.

DEAR CARALLEL: I’m 71 years old, have never been married and I don’t have any children. My sister lives in Rhode Island and while we have a good relationship, we don’t see each other much. Maybe once every few years. I heard the phrase “Solo Ager” recently and it gave me a chuckle because I guess I love my independence! But I know things can change and I want to be prepared.

“I couldn’t help but notice that it looked like his car had been in a Nascar race.”

DEAR CARALLEL: My dad is 81 years old. He’s a happy guy. Still works out a few times a week and goes to coffee just about every morning. My sister and her family live 20 minutes down the road and I’m a couple hours north.  I was recently in town for a pre-Christmas visit. Dad seemed “I couldn’t help but notice that it looked like his car had been in a Nascar race.”