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10/13/2026

Does my relative have “capacity”? - When cognitive decline affects an older loved one, understanding their decision-making "capacity" is important. Learn what capacity means, how it's assessed, and when to seek further professional guidance.

When cognitive decline affects an older loved one, understanding their decision-making "capacity" is important. Learn what capacity means, how it's assessed, and when to seek further professional guidance.

10/06/2026

What is a daily money manager? - Could your loved one use some help tracking bills? Getting paperwork organized? Balancing the checkbook? If so, you might consider hiring a "daily money manager."

Could your loved one use some help tracking bills? Getting paperwork organized? Balancing the checkbook? If so, you might consider hiring a "daily money manager."

09/30/2026

Medicare: The basics - With the Open Enrollment period starting on October 15, now is the time to brush up on the nuts and bolts of what is and is not covered by Medicare's various parts.

With the Open Enrollment period starting on October 15, now is the time to brush up on the nuts and bolts of what is and is not covered by Medicare's various parts.

09/29/2026

Honoring a loved one who has died - Grief doesn't have a timeline. Whether you lost a loved one recently or years ago, finding meaningful ways to honor them can bring comfort, connection, and healing.

Grief doesn't have a timeline. Whether you lost a loved one recently or years ago, finding meaningful ways to honor them can bring comfort, connection, and healing.

09/27/2026

We enjoyed chatting with our friends at The Charlotte Ledger about the importance of advocating for yourself in medical settings. Full episode out soon!

09/22/2026

Reversible or pseudodementia - Not all memory loss or cognitive change is permanent. Before assuming Alzheimer's, make sure your loved one receives a complete medical evaluation, as some underlying causes can be treated. Learn what to watch for and why early diagnosis matters.

Not all memory loss or cognitive change is permanent. Before assuming Alzheimer's, make sure your loved one receives a complete medical evaluation, as some underlying causes can be treated. Learn what to watch for and why early diagnosis matters.

09/15/2026

Visiting the doctor after a fall - September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month. After a fall, the doctor should check for any fractures or broken bones. But other reviews and screenings are also needed to get the full picture and prevent a future fall.

September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month. After a fall, the doctor should check for any fractures or broken bones. But other reviews and screenings are also needed to get the full picture and prevent a future fall.

09/08/2026

The habit of happiness - It turns out our experience of happiness is a bit like a muscle, growing stronger with exercise. We can get used to a certain level of ability, but that may be unnecessarily low. Learn how small, intentional habits can help you build up to a higher level of happiness.

It turns out our experience of happiness is a bit like a muscle, growing stronger with exercise. We can get used to a certain level of ability, but that may be unnecessarily low. Learn how small, intentional habits can help you build up to a higher level of happiness.

09/07/2026

Medicare rehab coverage ends faster than most families expect. What Huntersville and Lake Norman families should do with the short window they have. Read more ...

Your mother went to Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center after a fall. She was admitted, stayed a few days, and then moved to a skilled nursing facility for rehab. Everyone told you this was the good outcome, and they were right. Then, about two weeks in, a social worker mentions that Medicare....

09/02/2026

Preparing for emergencies with a “go bag” - Would you be ready if you had to leave home in a hurry? September is National Preparedness Month, and if you've never packed a "go bag" or haven't revisited yours in a while, now is a great time to do so.

Would you be ready if you had to leave home in a hurry? September is National Preparedness Month, and if you've never packed a "go bag" or haven't revisited yours in a while, now is a great time to do so.