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Hi, I'm Susan.
Wife, counselor/educator, author, daughter, far-away-living adult child --with a brother back home. Although my parents died at ages 88 and 94, I continue to be a far-away-living daughter-in-law (her only "daughter") of my husband's inspirational mother (age 99). She still lives independently in her home and is one of the Sr. Advisors to this blog.
My Masters degree, from Teachers College, Columbia University, prepared me for my almost 30-year career as a counselor at one of the nation''s top-ranked public high schools. This led to my first book, Helping Children of Divorce (Schocken Books, mid-80's).
Summer 2008 I completed a manuscript to help adult children facing their parents' aging challenges. A top NY literary agent said she loved the manuscript. However the late 2008 economic climate created a very bad time for publishing. She suggested I write a blog using ideas and insights from the manuscript, as well as timely information. Help! Aging Parents is the result.
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Tag Archives: senior preparing food for self
Help Aging Parents: The Food a 98-year-old Buys to Cook for Herself
Last night, after dinner, R needed some groceries. She requested going to Trader Joe’s. With her shopping list in hand, we were efficient. Here’s how she works/thinks everything out.
First, she makes everything as easy as possible when it comes to meals. Groceries are heavy, so she gives thought to the size/quantity she buys–always checking dates. If she’s with someone who can carry a heavy gallon of milk with a late future date, she’ll buy it. Otherwise, she buys a carton that weighs less. This is a heads up when we shop for/with parents…….get the heavy stuff if it won’t spoil.
