Liz Taylor's Growing Older Column.

Below, please find links to all the articles that Liz Taylor has written for the Seattle Times since November 12, 1997. Some of the early columns were not part of her new project at the Seattle Times, which is the weekly question and answer column entitled Growing Older now published on Mondays.

Ms. Taylor has been involved in senior health care issues for many years. In between writing for Northwest Prime Time in the past and now the Seattle Times, Ms. Taylor organizes and presents seminars on elder care issues. She can be reached at or at .

The "Growing Older" columns are now archived at the Seattle Times at Growing Older Archives -- Seattle Times. We recommend visiting the Growing Older Archives to view recent columns. However, we will keep older columns dated December 22, 2003 or earlier, posted below for your convenience.

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• Seattle Times article posted December 22, 2003 -- A holiday visit home may expose truths about aging parents.

• Seattle Times article posted December 15, 2003 -- Personal gifts are best for those in assisted care.

• Seattle Times article posted December 8, 2003 -- Seattle man invents test to detect early Alzheimer's.

• Seattle Times article posted December 1, 2003 -- Care insurance? Reader would rather cheat taxpayers.

• Seattle Times article posted November 24, 2003 -- Learn how to get the most from doctor appointments.

• Seattle Times article posted November 17, 2003 -- This time ACCESS was total misnomer.

• Seattle Times article posted November 10, 2003 -- Build a foundation early for health-care needs later.

• Seattle Times article posted November 3, 2003 -- Seek respite care for 78-year-old full-time caregiver.

• Seattle Times article posted October 27, 2003 -- Quick stroke recognition is key to helping victim.

• Seattle Times article posted October 20, 2003 -- Count your blessings for a healthy mom, but explore options now.

• Seattle Times article posted October 6, 2003 -- Aging in perspective: Our idea of who is old, young changes as we do.

• Seattle Times article posted September 29, 2003 -- Care needs, respect are keys when moving parent into your home.

• Seattle Times article posted September 22, 2003 -- Use it or lose it is a signature slogan for maintaining independence.

• Seattle Times article posted September 15, 2003 -- Take an active approach to preventing falls at home.

• Seattle Times article posted September 8, 2003 -- Long-term care Q&A: Get ready for the storm.

• Seattle Times article posted September 1, 2003 -- Aging and weight: After attending conference, this writer takes it to heart.

• Seattle Times article posted August 25, 2003 -- Long-term insurance costs: Here are five factors driving them.

• Seattle Times article posted August 18, 2003 -- Reaching out can ease burden of Alzheimer's.

• Seattle Times article posted August 11, 2003 -- 3 more essentials of care insurance to think about.

• Seattle Times article posted July 28, 2003 -- Focus on essential elements when shopping for long-term care insurance.

• Seattle Times article posted July 21, 2003 -- State group is instrumental in assuring dying patients' dignity.

• Seattle Times article posted July 14, 2003 -- Reality check: Government doesn't pay for care.

• Seattle Times article posted July 7, 2003 -- Options are plentiful and varied for helping senior citizens in need.

• Seattle Times article posted June 30, 2003 -- Longer lives, so long-term insurance is becoming a must.

• Seattle Times article posted June 23, 2003 -- 'Thank you,' 'please,' a smile: outrageous behaviors for happiness.

• Seattle Times article posted June 16, 2003 -- Parents seeking ready cash are living inside the solution.

• Seattle Times article posted June 9, 2003 -- Vigilant, caring neighbors can save elders from abuse.

• Seattle Times article posted June 2, 2003 -- Deciding mom's care has siblings squabbling.

• Seattle Times article posted May 26, 2003 -- Stroke Web site teaches need to plan ahead for disability.

• Seattle Times article posted May 19, 2003 -- Resources to lean on in applying for Medicaid.

• Seattle Times article posted May 12, 2003 -- Adult day-service providers fall victim to state budget deficit.

• Seattle Times article posted May 5, 2003 -- Keys to comfortable aging: thinking, planning ahead.

• Seattle Times article posted April 28, 2003 -- Web site on eldercare is thorough but easy to navigate.

• Seattle Times article posted April 21, 2003 -- In search of an affordable retirement community.

• Seattle Times article posted April 14, 2003 -- A daughter's dream comes true: Mom is happy in assisted-living facility.

• Seattle Times article posted April 7, 2003 -- Siblings put aside differences to meet aging parents' needs.

• Seattle Times article posted March 31, 2003 -- Essential reference books about aging, eldercare.

• Seattle Times article posted March 24, 2003 -- Who is responsible for costs of parent's assisted-living care?.

• Seattle Times article posted March 17, 2003 -- Communication, planning make caring for aging parents easier.

• Seattle Times article posted March 10, 2003 -- Could estate be depleted by cost of husband's care?.

• Seattle Times article posted March 3, 2003 -- People's Memorial Association offers reasonable final choices.

• Seattle Times article posted February 24, 2003 -- Diagnosing mother's memory loss first step in making care decisions.

• Seattle Times article dated February 10, 2003 -- Many well-to-do expect a free ride in old age.

• Seattle Times article dated January 27, 2003 -- Fine-tuning last week's Medicaid, Medicare info.

• Seattle Times article dated January 18, 2003 -- Patients struggle to find doctors who will accept Medicare, Medicaid.

• Seattle Times article dated January 13, 2003 -- Innovative new services for eldercare taking shape.

• Seattle Times article dated January 6, 2003 -- Elderly mother confused by multiple medications.

• Seattle Times article dated December 23, 2002 -- Monitor care facilities to ensure quality service.

• Seattle Times article dated December 16, 2002 -- Book can help prevent ugly family feuds after you die.

• Seattle Times article dated December 9, 2002 -- Wife is at her wits' end over hoarding husband.

• Seattle Times article dated December 2, 2002 -- Just a bit of sleuthing will help you evaluate aging relatives' health.

• Seattle Times article dated November 25, 2002 -- Keep costs down with a discount drug card.

• Seattle Times article dated December 23, 2002 -- Monitor care facilities to ensure quality service.

• Seattle Times article dated December 16, 2002 -- Book can help prevent ugly family feuds after you die.

• Seattle Times article dated December 9, 2002 -- Wife is at her wits' end over hoarding husband.

• Seattle Times article dated December 2, 2002 -- Just a bit of sleuthing will help you evaluate aging relatives' health.

• Seattle Times article dated November 25, 2002 -- Keep costs down with a discount drug card.

• Seattle Times article posted November 18, 2002 -- Don't be too nice when subject is parents' safety.

• Seattle Times article posted November 11, 2002 -- Helping Alzheimer's patients sleep better helps caregivers, too.

• Seattle Times article posted November 4, 2002 -- Caregivers can get respite for a few hours, a few days.

• Seattle Times article posted October 28, 2002 -- Is memory loss serious? A short test.

• Seattle Times article posted October 21, 2002 -- Can bank be held responsible for adviser who lost most of 87-year-old's money?.

• Seattle Times article posted October 7, 2002 -- Consultants guide seniors, families in choosing care.

• Seattle Times article posted September 30, 2002 -- Nursing homes' pay needs reform.

• Seattle Times article posted September 23, 2002 -- Few shortcuts to caregiving, but here are some tips.

• Seattle Times article posted September 18, 2002 -- With economic downturn, more people are working late in life.

• Seattle Times article posted September 11, 2002 -- Human contact becomes more important as we age.

• Seattle Times article posted September 4, 2002 -- It may be possible to take pet along to the right retirement community.

• Seattle Times article posted August 28, 2002 -- Home visit could bring mom the help she needs.

• Seattle Times article posted August 21, 2002 -- Three keys for living at home as long as possible.

• Seattle Times article posted August 14, 2002 -- Man needs to stop anguish over chronic-complainer mom.

• Seattle Times article posted August 7, 2002 -- Depression can be fatal if symptoms go unnoticed.

• Seattle Times article posted July 31, 2002 -- Geriatrics experts needed to diagnose memory loss.

• Seattle Times article posted July 24, 2002 -- Prepare for home care after 'sicker, quicker' hospital stay.

• Seattle Times article posted July 17, 2002 -- Long-term care's a gamble, one you need to consider.

• Seattle Times article posted July 10, 2002 -- Some stunning numbers: the costs of long-term care.

• Seattle Times article posted July 3, 2002 -- When is memory loss a sign of Alzheimer's?

• Seattle Times article posted June 26, 2002 -- Who's going to pay for boomers' long-term care?.

• Seattle Times article posted June 19, 2002 -- Senior without family should make a friendship, help pact with another.

• Seattle Times article posted June 12, 2002 -- Now is the time to secure your rights as a caregiver.

• Seattle Times article posted June 5, 2002 -- Clear paths, nightlights may help prevent falls.

• Seattle Times article posted November 3, 1999 -- A new way to think about long-term care.

• Seattle Times article posted June 9, 1999 -- How do you know when you're 'old'?.

• Seattle Times article posted February 10, 1999 -- Significant others are vital as we grow frail.

• Seattle Times article posted January 13, 1999 -- It's about time for new outlook on age.

• Seattle Times article posted November 12, 1997 -- Holidays need not be the season to dread.

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