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Aging Advisor NC’s owner and elder consultant, Liisa Ogburn, has written over 500 columns on the topic of aging for numerous media outlets including the New York Times, WRAL Raleigh’s Aging Well Series, The Huffington Post, Academic Medicine, Psychology Today, and many other places.

Below are some of the articles written to help educate and guide individuals on how to live well as they age.

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    Medicare Coverage for Medical Equipment

    Medical equipment, like wheelchairs and hospital beds, can extend someone's ability live at home. Provided an individual qualifies, they can also be covered by Medicare.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/medicare-coverage-for-medical-equipment/19114938/

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    What to expect when you (finally) go to the doctor again

    Many people have been avoiding their physician's office or using telehealth for urgent issues. As we move towards Phase 2 of opening back up, here are changes you can expect to see when you visit your doctor.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/what-to-expect-when-you-finally-go-to-the-doctor-again/19106459/

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    What is helpful versus not helpful in times when you feel helpless?

    We are in territory where there is no map and emotions run high. What are the wisest ways to respond?  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/what-is-helpful-versus-not-helpful-in-times-when-you-feel-helpless/19102989/

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    ASK AGING WELL: What are the most relevant details about Phase 1 for seniors?

    There are many questions about what exactly Phase 1 means for seniors. Here are the answers.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/ask-aging-well-what-are-the-most-relevant-details-about-phase-1-for-seniors/19097885/

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    Top Three Ways to Reduce Robocalls

    With the rise of coronavirus, there has been a rise in scams related to the coronavirus. Phone calls are the #1 way scammers contact people. In 2019, those who lost money lost an average of $1,000. Here are the top three ways you can reduce robocalls and exposure to scams. To read the full article, please visit:  https://www.wral.com/top-three-ways-to-reduce-robocalls/19096297/

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    Silver Alert: What to do if a loved one with dementia cannot be found

    It is every caregiver's nightmare--and given that 6 in 10 people with dementia wander--it is a very real concern. Detective Conner Hartis answers the most frequently asked questions.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/silver-alert-what-to-do-if-a-loved-one-with-dementia-cannot-be-found/19091358/

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    When can I visit mom in Assisted Living again?

    What does Phase 1 mean for residents in nursing homes and other residential care, as well as their families?  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/when-can-i-visit-mom-in-assisted-living-again/19088146/

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    Global generosity on display in small acts on #GivingTuesday

    It's Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement in response to needs arising from the coronavirus.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/global-generosity-on-display-in-small-acts-on-givingtuesday/19085198/

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    Choosing a Retirement Community When Coronavirus Prevents Tours

    Many states have understandably closed Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities to all visitors. Is there anything families seeking placement can do until it's possible to tour again?  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/choosing-a-retirement-community-when-coronavirus-prevents-tours/19081625/

  • Article written for WRAL Aging Well.

    Developing work-arounds during a pandemic, and afterwards

    With over a month in lockdown due to the pandemic, people have developed a number of creative work-arounds to still get their needs met. Here's stories to help you imagine new ways to get old things done.  To read the full article, please visit: https://www.wral.com/coronavirus/developing-work-arounds-during-a-pandemic-and-afterwards/19072603/