Purpose in life is defined by an intention, reason or belonging. Getting out of the house each day to attend adult day care provides purpose, compassion and social benefits for older adults. Supportive care for seniors has become a necessity as the older…
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Most families have “the one”. The “go to” person, the rock, the member of the family who is self-sacrificing enough to try to juggle the intricacies of attempting to make everyone happy while trying to add the responsibility of caring…
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As we get older, and our parents get older, chances are we will encounter Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.  We may think we know what it involves and how it affects people, but until we experience it for ourselves, we are…
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Home healthcare, provided by Medicare or long-term care insurance, offers important benefits for elderly people.  Home healthcare can involve short-term rehabilitation following hospitalization or surgery, or long-term maintenance in the home environment.  An elderly person receiving home healthcare can utilize…
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The day has come when your loved one can no longer take care of him/herself. Your health care provider has suggested that assisted living may be a good option. You want to find the best facility you can and are…
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The assisted living facility that you or a family member chooses can set the standard for your entire life.  It is important to find a quality assisted living facility that fits your needs.  Consider the following tips for selecting such…
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I need to tell you a sad story; a story of current events that led up to my wife and I caring for her aging parents. By the time you’re finished reading this story and what follows, you’ll have a…
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Managing the care of aging parents from a distance can be a challenge, but not impossible.  Planning in advance for the eventuality that your parent will need care at some point helps to make the transitions smoother.  While you can…
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At 90, Maria not only lives alone but entertains and loves nothing better than a road trip to visit friends. Her eyesight, hearing, mobility, and mental acuity are all perfect… in fact better than that of most younger people.  At…
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Scammers prey on the elderly because they are easy targets. There are ways to protect against elder financial abuse and exploitation. The elderly and those who protect them must first recognize the types of scams committed against the elderly and who the scammers are….
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Financial abuse usually begins with some form of deception, and many financial crimes against the elderly are committed by people who initially appear to be charming, helpful and trustworthy. In some cases of financial elder abuse, aggression and violence are involved, but this does not mean…
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Assisted living programs are not all the same. They are not all the same because their reason for being, in too many cases, differ. This often has to do with ownership. If they are privately owned and are doing business…
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Caring for aging parent: A DIY guide Often love ones are unsure of how to approach the daunting task of assisting an aging parent. If it is possible; talk to parents, and try to ascertain what the immediate needs are….
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Your parents took care of you when you were a little boy or a little girl.  Now, your parent is sick and may require your assistance.  It would be best speaking in moral terms if you can return the favor…
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I recall an Erma Brombeck story years back when she recounted the day she and her aging mother became aware of the role change between them as child and caretaker parent.  While Erma was driving with her mom next to…
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Important benefits of home health care for elderly people Home health care offers a wide variety of services, and reluctant patients and family relax once they see the immediate improvement in the quality of life that the elderly experience. There…
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Think! Walk in their shoes.Think about all the things that ever made your aging loved one smile. When you truly reach down inside your soul and remember who they really are, this is when you’ll know what your aging loved…
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