Dr. Alexis Blog
Are You Parenting Your Parent?
You make every effort to care for your parent. But instead of acting grateful for all you do, you get grief for what you don’t do. Sound familiar? Regardless of how often you’re with your...
Call Block Services
STOP SCAM CALLS and TEXTS: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has provided the below list of call block and labeling services currently available to consumers.
DR. ALEXIS PRO TIP: Labeling services display categories for...
Safe Driving Tips for Older Adults
The Pew Research Center reminds us that 8,000 boomers are turning 65 every day for the next 16 years. By 2030, they'll represent almost one in five drivers. Safe driving is an important...
Talking to Your Parents After the Scam
Many older adults grew up in an era when trusting one another was more the norm than the outlier. A solid handshake took the place of a signed contract, and locked doors weren’t...
The Fountain of Youth – Telomeres 101
The science community has made huge strides toward increasing longevity, especially regarding chronic illnesses and many types of cancer. Telomeres are an important factor in the growing field of regenerative medicine. The Greek meaning for...
The “5 Languages of Love” of Caregiving
For years, research has shown that caring for an aging family member may put a caregiver's health at risk. Now a study suggests that your "personality type" can possibly help predict just how...
Reinventing Yourself
There has never been a better time to relax, let your hair down, and enjoy life. Sometimes, in order to fully embrace life, you have to re-think your priorities and re-invent yourself. In the process,...
The 2nd Act in Retirement
Retirement is a transition that comes with mixed emotions. You may feel like you’ve finally reached your professional stride and still have some productive years left, but the human resources department is suggesting you take...
How to Plan a Family Caregiving Meeting
If your family is like most, you don’t all live in the same city – or maybe not even within a day’s drive of one another! You’re here and there, with jobs, families and responsibilities. ...
