http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Laurence+Harmon Society Laurence Harmon Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=367601&ca=Society Hudson, Wisconsin (population 11,913) is a typical Midwestern river town. Snuggled alongside the St. Croix River, the boundary that separates Wisconsin and Minnesota, the historic downtown area spans approximately six blocks, running from the SSG gas station at Second and Coulee Road on the southern... Family Concerns Laurence Harmon Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=349243&ca=Family+Concerns If you’re one of us—somebody born between 1946 and 1964—and if either of your parents is still alive and still living at home, there’s a challenge waiting for you: mom or dad is probably going to have to consider a change of circumstances, which might include a transition from the family homestead t... Family Concerns Laurence Harmon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=325816&ca=Family+Concerns Assisted living facilities are a good option for seniors who need ongoing help with personal care and typical daily activities, yet who wish to retain their independence to the maximum extent. Here's more: As Baby Boomers enter their retirement years, it's inevitable that some might start to need as... Family Concerns Laurence Harmon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=334467&ca=Family+Concerns A recent study conducted by the Coalition to Protect Choice in Senior Living found that an astounding 84 percent of Americans over 50 expect that, within the next 10 years, at least one member of their immediate family will move into a senior living community, and that nearly one-quarter of those ov... Family Concerns Laurence Harmon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=335585&ca=Family+Concerns You’ve probably never heard of Charls Todd “Bud” Lee, although he was an award-winning photojournalist whose work has been published in “Life” magazine, “Esquire,” “The New York Times Magazine” and even “Rolling Stone.” His photo of a bleeding 12-year old boy in Newark, New Jersey, who’d been caught... Family Concerns Laurence Harmon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=337706&ca=Family+Concerns Albert Lea, Minnesota, wouldn't make anybody's Top Ten list of places where this sort of thing could happen. Bigger cities like Chicago, New Orleans, Detroit, maybe, but not Albert Lea. Nestled against the Interstate, 90 miles south of the Twin Cities, with a population headed south from the current... Family Concerns Laurence Harmon Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=339199&ca=Family+Concerns "We are 71 and 75 years of age. Both of us have major health issues that could render us unable to help ourselves as we are able to do now, so it would be wise to move with that in mind. We think we should be considering finding an assisted living place. Or maybe we could live in a small house that... Family Concerns Laurence Harmon Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=325892&ca=Family+Concerns Senior citizens fear moving into a nursing home and the loss of their independence far more than death. A recent study commissioned by Clarity and the EAR Foundation found that 89 percent of American seniors want to age-in-place, that is, continue to live in their homes as long as possible, and are... Advice Laurence Harmon Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=344278&ca=Advice As we age, many of us become infirm and experience loss of perception and memory. Although these circumstances are common, they challenge our friends and members of our families, and frequently result in a stressful environment that complicates the resolution of the underlying difficulties. Legal is...