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Gordon and Kathryn Epps have helped each of their parents go through PMMA’s PATH program and transition into assisted living. While the path looked slightly different for each family member, it led to the same place: Farmington Presbyterian Manor.“While mom was going through cancer, dad fell and broke his hip and went into rehab. That’s when we saw the depth of his dementia and knew mom couldn’t take care of him at home.

It's time to turn the table and stop asking your children or grandchildren for help with your tablet or smartphone. “Senior Cyber Café – Navigating Smartphones and Tablets” will begin at 2 p.m. August 29 at Farmington Presbyterian Manor, 500 Cayce St., Farmington

Some residents are content to spend their days sitting quietly alone in their rooms.Florence Harp isn’t one of them.In her five years as a resident, Florence has been involved in just about anything and everything the community has to offer. From puzzles and bingo to exercise and craft classes she is seemingly always on the go.“I don’t like to stay in my room by myself because if I do, I’ll get bored and just lay down to sleep,” said Florence.

By Robert DiGiacomoNew York Times reporter John Leland thought he knew how to write about the “oldest old” — people 85 and up. For a proposed year-long series, he figured he would chronicle a laundry list of their issues: things like the dangers of falling, financial pressures and family conflict.As Leland delved deeper, however, he realized the people in this age group were more than the sum of their problems.

Your doctor can’t read your mind. A doctor assumes everyone wants to live and continue to live the best, healthiest, happiest life possible — but that means something different for everyone. If your doctor knows about your long-term goals and “bucket list” items, however, that can be used to direct your health plan and goals.