Throughout our lives, we are plagued with difficult tasks, many of wish we choose to avoid. When it comes to caring for aging parents, we cannot hide or push the responsibility off on others, although some try. Without guidelines to…
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Eating healthy is a challenge for most Americans today, but when we address the elderly population we run into some special circumstances that limit their ability to access and prepare healthy foods. These foods, however, are an important part of…
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When is home health care appropriate? Home health care is the approved choice of care over institutional care.The emotional well being of the patient is an important consideration. Most disabled folk fear being away from familiar surrounding and having to…
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Elder care is a booming business and is expected to be one of the fastest growing industries in the next fifteen to twenty years. As baby boomers age, many of them will require home care, and searching for a competent…
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that falls have been on the increase considerably for the 65 and over population; and oftentimes, death is the end result. Some of the main injuries involved from falls are spine, pelvis, hips,…
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The first instinct may be to grab an unwanted guest by the scruff of the neck and toss him out into the street. However, before you do that, there’s one burning question. How does a guest, presumably wanted in the…
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The most likely unexpected, uninvited and often unwanted house guests are those who arrive as companions of invited guests. For instance, a friend or relative will bring along a boy- or girlfriend, thinking you will accept the uninvited person, often…
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One thing to remember if you have Muslim guests is that they are simply people, too. They may dress differently, pray more diligently and to a different God than you, but they still put their clothes on before leaving the…
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When hosts of dinners, events, celebrations and parties provide unlimited alcoholic drinks for guests, they should expect to deal with those who over-indulge or become belligerent. If your event is a very large one, and it involves many people, you…
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When inviting people into your home, you expect a certain decorum and respect on their part. However, there are the occasions when games get raucous or irritations turn to physical confrontations. That is when the host needs to step in…
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Ever traumatized with thought of what if? What if my mom is not well, what if my grandparents are ill? Thoughts like these crisscross our minds for answers to crisis situations. Situations where people who have protected, cared and empowered…
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It’s something of a cliché that older people aren’t tech savvy and don’t use the Internet, but of course that’s no more than a half-truth.  Certainly the percentage of people in their 70s who are comfortable going online for the…
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A study was carried out by the AARP; and it revealed that approximately 70% of adult children have not had a conversation with aging parents and their end of life. Mental health professionals have advised that end of life discussions should…
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Old age slows you down, makes walking unsteady, and the danger of falling becomes a reality. After a lifetime of physical independence, something as simple as using the bathroom becomes a potentially dangerous ordeal. There are easy bathroom modifications that…
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Any time you may spend talking to your parents can be a delightful, fun,and learning experience for each of you.  Parents usually love to talk to any of their children, and will look forward to favorite sharing moments.  The child…
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With statistics stating that America alone had 35 million elderly people back in 2002, one can only guess how many there are now. And each year tens of thousands of these vulnerable, trusting people are abused in various ways. In…
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It is easy today for children to stay in touch with their elderly parents. Telephone service has never been better. Parents and grandparents want to remain independent but they appreciate their children keeping in touch.  They understand their children and…
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Elder care costs are on the rise; averaging $22,500 per year for a senior wishing to remain in their own home. Cutting costs for elder care without scrimping on the actual care can be a challenge. While family members do…
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Demographics in the US are shifting to the older population and while many are still vital members of the workforce, over the next ten to twenty years the numbers will grow along with the need for elder care could increase…
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Older people use the same transportation as do the rest of society; the only difference is they have to be more careful.  Too many of them are reluctant to give up their cars and thus they are at risk of…
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We have all encountered that one person that says, Mirror Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Knowing you look good is one matter, but becoming obsessed with the idea is completely a mental health issue. So…
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Expect the unexpected and embrace the opportunity to share your hospitality with another. Whatever the reason is for the guest’s unexpected arrival put on a happy face and make the best of it. However you choose to handle it will…
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Although it would seem as if the holidays would be a wonderful time for families, the holidays are also notorious for family feuds. Thanksgiving, in particular, is a celebration of what one has, family included. However, even this time of…
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Being once a single mother myself, I can tell you first hand that it doesn’t doom your child to naughtiness. I was very consistent with with the rules, and bedtime, and everything else a mom/dad would have done. All besides,…
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The holidays are now upon us and, for many people, that means more family togetherness. While family gatherings over the holiday season can be a wonderful time for bonding and making new memories, it can also be a stressful time…
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Your house has an order to it unique to the individuals, both human and animal, who call it home. It’s one of the reasons that when a guest brings an unexpected and usually unwelcome animal along that your household has…
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No one likes to outstay their welcome, but some house guests can be such a strain on their host that they barely get a welcome at all. If you’re worried that you’re in danger of becoming a nightmare house guest,…
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When you are in the middle of a divorce or separation there will be some angry words thrown from both sides. If there are children involved, they may become the forgotten ones where the parents do not have the self-restraint…
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The family morning routine sets the tone for the day.  As you read on you will see how a morning routine will determine how the tone is set for the whole entire day. We will understand what a routine is…
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