Dina Bennett

How Do We Take Care Of Our Mothers?

Dina BennettFebruary 25, 2014

There was this magical thing called "quality of life," but who knew what that looked like for an elderly woman sliding into dementia? We’re all Elder Experts. Let’s share the wealth. Post your comments please....

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Peking To Paris: Love And Marriage On A “Short Drive”

Dina BennettJune 11, 2013

If you have problems in your relationship, get in a car instead of going couple’s therapy and let the open road show you the way....

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The Children Of Raped Mothers

Dina BennettJanuary 29, 2013

Nearly all are daughters of sex workers; some have mothers who have already died....

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Does Downsizing Mean Loss?

Dina BennettSeptember 11, 2012

I’ve considered whether down-sizing now also speaks to my life diminishing. ...

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Children Know Best/Aging Parents

Dina BennettSeptember 4, 2012

Shirking tough decisions was getting me nowhere....

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What is Beauty?

Dina BennettJuly 10, 2012

Sometimes it takes really getting out of my world to regain proper perspective....

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Elder Care: Five Tips For Moving to Assisted Living

Dina BennettJune 26, 2012

It struck me that, even though the decision to move to assisted living is tough enough on its own, there's always a side issue that makes it even harder....

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BA50s in Italy

Dina BennettMay 29, 2012

The go-to outfit for BA50s is skin-tight jeans, snug from top to bottom, no flares, no bells, no boot-cut....

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Saying “No” to Fear

Dina BennettMay 1, 2012

I don’t want to give in to my fears. In part that’s because I have so many of them that if I gave in.......

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Elder Care: Conversations About Dying

Dina BennettApril 10, 2012

A few years ago I read an article in the New YorkTimes about talking with your parents about dying and death....

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Visiting Burma

Dina BennettMarch 27, 2012

There's a special beauty to this country, especially as seen over the span of many days....

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When Your Parent Makes the Big Move

Dina BennettMarch 6, 2012

When my mother was a sprightly 81, my sister and I helped her move from her home near New York City to an independent living residence....

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Heat Up Your Marriage

Dina BennettFebruary 13, 2012

Keeping things sane when you’re together day in and day out isn’t easy. In fact, I have to confess that there have been many rough patches....

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Elder Care Experts – Us!

Dina BennettJanuary 31, 2012

One great way to manage the stresses of caring for elderly parents is to have a chance to think about the future before it’s knocking on your door, wiping its dirty feet on your welcome mat, barging on in and taking over your life....

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Dina Bennett

How Do We Take Care Of Our Mothers?

Peking To Paris: Love And Marriage On A “Short Drive”

The Children Of Raped Mothers

Does Downsizing Mean Loss?

Children Know Best/Aging Parents

What is Beauty?

Elder Care: Five Tips For Moving to Assisted Living

BA50s in Italy

Saying “No” to Fear

Elder Care: Conversations About Dying

Visiting Burma

When Your Parent Makes the Big Move

Heat Up Your Marriage

Elder Care Experts – Us!

Dina Bennett

Wake Up With BA50!

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