Is it Age or Something Else? There comes a time when the parent stops taking care of the child, and the child must then take care of the parent. How do you know when that time comes? When you think it might be time to review a loved one’s competency, there are a few things to look for and check … [Read more...]

None of us will live forever. When contemplating death, most people ponder preparing and executing a will or trust, or implementing probate-avoiding techniques. These are certainly wise choices. But other critical documents should be considered. Three of these (Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, … [Read more...]

The Area Agency on Aging provides services to individuals 60 years of age or older and operates under the auspices of the Brazos Valley Council of Governments. Funding is provided through the authority of the Older Americans Act of 1965, state and local funds, and participant contributions. There … [Read more...]

She noticed them right after having her third child, varicose veins weaving down her right leg, starting from the back of her right thigh to just above her knee. The bulging, ropey veins left her feeling ugly and embarrassed. While most of us worry about how they look, we rarely consider them being … [Read more...]