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- 10 Signs Your Aging Parent Or Elder Needs Help - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Jim JacksonHow To Tell If Your Aging Parent or Elder Needs Help We all may know someone who has been thrust into the role of caregiver for their aging parents or an elderly loved one. And as those who have had to assume this role can surely agree this shift is a major transition. But, how can we ...
Views: 1846(1 vote) - Explaining The Veterans Aid & Attendance Pension Benefit - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Jim JacksonHow The Government Can Help With Your Home Care Costs With the rising costs of assisted living and home health care, it’s extremely difficult for many of our elders to receive the care they need. It also places an unusual burden on the spouses of the elderly or other caregivers, many ...
Views: 1850 - With Loss Comes Gain: Bone Voyage - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Renee BarnowWishing bone voyage to the hip of and to my hip 86-year-old Mom with slight dementia and 24/7 care created the immediate need for bringing to bear the weight of my coaching skills. These skills and coaching models are my immediate go-to place when facing tough situations and of course when ...
Views: 1300 - Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care-Tips, and Long-Term Care Options - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Carolina MooreCaring for a person with Alzheimer's disease at home is a challenging task that can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new demands and opportunities as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior. In any demanding situation, the better you care for ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - Eldercare solutions planning the right care for your loved one - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Gregory WeldyIf you’re struggling to find the right eldercare solutions, you’re not alone. Do you plan on eldercare at home? Do you place mom in an assisted living or nursing center? The smartest way to handle senior care issues is to craft a plan before an emergency situation leaves the family scrambling ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - Caring for aging parents – solutions for the sandwich generation - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gregory WeldyYou have a parent-teacher conference that was supposed to start 15 minutes ago, but you’re still tied up with Mom at her physical therapy session. Since science can’t yet clone you, you’ll need to find eldercare solutions that work for you. If you care for your own children in addition to ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Caring for an aging parent – tips for easing the burden - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gregory WeldyScary. Exhausting. Life-changing. These are just a few of the thoughts that run through an adult child’s head when they start to think about caring for an aging parent. It’s understandable considering multi-generational homes haven’t been common in modern America. But finding a smart eldercare ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - Eldercare at home – the questions you need to ask - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gregory WeldyYou know it’s time. Perhaps Mom can no longer use the bathroom unassisted. Maybe Dad can’t remember to turn off the stove. Even worse, maybe Granny had a debilitating stroke. Whatever the situation is, it’s time to find a new caring for aging parent strategy. In a perfect world, eldercare at ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Communication Aids for Seniors - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Kevin CampbellCommunication is an important aspect of healthy and independent living. Communication not only involves talking and writing but we also need to listen, watch, sense and read language. Some seniors experience decreased senses (vision, hearing). Communication aids can make communication ...
Views: 1545(1 vote) - Caring for an aging parent – 4 reasons its good for your family - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gregory WeldyProviding eldercare at home can be challenging for even the most organized, cohesive families. Caring for an aging parent will test you physically, emotionally, and financially. Changes are it will test the rest of your family as well. Despite its challenges, caring for an aging parent at home ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Assisted Living: What You Need To Know - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kevin CampbellAssisted living communities combine affordable housing options with personal care and other services (meals, housekeeping, etc). They help bridge the gap between independently living in the community and complex residential care (skilled nursing facilities). They are designed to emphasize ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Falls Prevention for Seniors - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kevin CampbellFalls are one of the leading causes of injury related hospitalization and death, and one of the main reasons for admission to complex care facilities. Preventing falls is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Falls Prevention Tips: - regular eye exams - ensure proper lighting in ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Medicare & Medicaid Facts - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Gregory WeldyMedicare and Medicaid. Is there a difference? For adult children who are starting to consider eldercare solutions, these programs can trigger a bout of head scratching. Will they pay for eldercare at home? Will Mom be forced into the poorhouse before receiving benefits? This guide will give you ...
Views: 895(1 vote) - Seniors are Searching Online - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Lawrence ComiskeyLately there has been an upsurge in the number of seniors surfing the internet for various purposes. The baby boomers that are getting set mentally for their retirement are searching through various listings, classifieds and ads so that they can keep themselves occupied with some kind of senior ...
Views: 802(1 vote) - Death Bed Thief - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallExploitation can raise its ugly head in the midst of unsuspecting situations. Such was the case with the Garvey family (not real name). Mom and Dad Garvey were about the nicest people you'd ever wish to meet. Their three adult children lived nearby; they loved to have all the grandchildren over ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - BEWARE - Selling and Downsizing Tips For Personal Property - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallEveryone has heard the term "Buyer Beware." In my business of helping people downsize their homes and possessions, it should be "Seller Beware." From family to professionals, there are individuals of all shapes and sizes who prosper from taking advantage of older adults faced with the need to ...
Views: 1971(1 vote) - "Gifting" Prior to Death Brings Joy and Peace of Mind to Both Givers and Receivers - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallFighting, unpleasantries, resentment, jealousy, greed, entitlement, "he said - she said." What causes these, or at the very least, inflames them? A lack of planning. It's alive and well for those who refuse to plan for their demise, or simply may not know how to plan. Since the beginning of ...
Views: 1757(1 vote) - Enough Stuff Already! How to Help Your Elderly Parents (And Yourself) Pare Down - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallIn twenty years of helping people settle their estates, one glaring fact always stands out: we have way too much stuff! Just start poking around your closets, under the beds, up in the attics or your garage, and you'll agree. Our overstuffed and cluttered homes, and garages that can't hold our ...
Views: 3683(1 vote) - Live In Care – The Best Solution for Elder Care - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2010 from Harold SpencerElder care is an important concern for modern working professionals. They could not give required attention to elder members (like parents, grandparents, or other elderly members) of their family due to professional commitments or other external engagement. Therefore, they seek an accurate ...
Views: 828(1 vote) - Bathroom Safety and Equipment For Aging Parents - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Kevin CampbellThe bathroom is one of the first (and sometimes only) area of the home that needs to be changed as your parents age. It is an area that can be dangerous for seniors as there are numerous opportunities to fall and the surfaces are hard (ie. not a soft landing). Although extensive ...
Views: 1601(3 votes) - Caring for Aging Parents from Afar - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Gregory WeldyFor those who are caring for aging parents, being away for extended periods of time can be very taxing and filled with anxiety. But if you follow through with the 5-point plan mentioned here, much of the anxiety can removed. Your parents too will be more relaxed knowing that they are being taken ...
Views: 1168(2 votes) - A Crisis Plan for your Elderly Parents - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Gregory WeldyRemember that caring for your aging parents always includes planning. A little advance planning does away with the panic that arises during most medical emergencies. A little planning ensures that your elder care solution is always hitch-free. Are you caring for your aging parents? If so, as ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - A Son Keeps Watch Over His Dying Mother - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Paul SvejdaPaul Svejda is a successful businessman with his hands in several lucrative projects. To the outside world he may seem to be a man living on the sunny side of the street, working to keep his rising star going in an upward arc. While all that is true, it does not take into account the heartbreak ...
Views: 1249(3 votes) - Caring for aging parents who live alone: Read the warning signs - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2010 from Gregory WeldyAre you caring for aging parents who live alone? If so, I’m sure there may have been many nights when you’ve tossed around in bed wondering if everything was okay. You might want to consider quality elder care solution if: 1. Your parent(s) show significant weight loss: As people get old, ...
Views: 1042(1 vote) - Diabetes, Blood Glucose Monitoring & You - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2010 from Ophemia ElbourneDiabetes is a disease in which the blood glucose or sugar levels in our system are too high. The principal source of glucose is in the foods we eat: starchy foods such as bread, rice and potatoes or from sugar and sweet foods. Our blood carries the glucose to all of the cells in the body ...
Views: 1346(2 votes) - How To Make It Easier For Aging Parents To Get Out Of Bed - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2010 from Kevin CampbellSome teenagers and younger adults have difficulty getting out of bed because they are tired, lazy or were out late the night before. Seniors have difficulty getting out of bed for different reasons. It's not that they do not want to get out of bed but because they have physical difficulty ...
Views: 3336(1 vote) - Stronger Than Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Terri RichardsI don't have cancer. But my Mom and my best friend do. Two of my grandparents did too. Many times I have thought about the great strength they have shown in fighting this elusive opponent. How do you fight it? You can't see it on the outside, but you know it's there. Any given day you wonder if ...
Views: 914(8 votes) - Urinary Tract Infections Cause Dementia In The Elderly? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2010 from Becky FeolaRecently I helped a family find a private care home for their mother who was in her mid 80’s, living in a large assisted living facility and suffering from dementia, depression and loneliness. Her depression and loneliness had come on suddenly and she was talking about not wanting to live any ...
Views: 3915(1 vote) - Women are the Most Likely to Provide Care for Aging Parents. - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2009 from Trish Mairet, MA, MFTI, CMCWill you need to take time away from work or cut corners caring for your own family to assist your aging parents, grandparents or close friend, if they become ill? If you have an aging parent and a family of your own...and if you're a woman, chances are you will eventually be the one that ...
Views: 1325(5 votes) - Maintaining Up To Date Emergency Medical Records - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2009 from SRA - Senior Resources AllianceWho needs to keep their information available and updated? Actually, all of us should but very few do. However for those at risk, such as seniors, people with chronic illness, serious allergies or medication complications, special needs children and anyone traveling away from home it is ...
Views: 1774(1 vote) - When to Stop Driving - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkDRIVER SAFETY Driving is an activity that demands alertness, quick reactions and quick decision-making. There is no age limit to determine when it is time to relinquish driving privileges, but there are warning signs of unsafe driving. For many seniors the thought of giving up or limiting ...
Views: 1562(5 votes) - Fall Prevention and Home Safety - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2009 from jami polkFALL PREVENTION Every year over 1.6 million older adults go to the emergency department for fall related injuries. The risk of falling increases with age. Falls are the main cause of fractures, loss of independence, hospital admissions and death. Hip fractures are the most common and ...
Views: 1613(2 votes) - Giving back with care: MASSAGE THERAPY FOR THE ELDERLY - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from David Woods''The tiger is ready to go. That was great!'' These were the words spoken by an 82-year-old man who just went through a geriatric massage therapy session- a comforting massage for the elderly! Massage therapists working in hospitals and nursing homes, claim that the feeling after giving a ...
Views: 3079(6 votes) - The Basics of Senior In Home Care - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Will HauseAs we live longer and healthier lives than ever before, the need for senior in home care his growing sharply. Each year, more than 22,000 agencies throughout the United States offer senior in home care to more than 2 million people with physical disabilities, chronic health problems, dementia, ...
Views: 1091(2 votes) - ***9 Steps for Handling Your Parents' Real Estate In A Tough Economy - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from SRA - Senior Resources AllianceYou may hope it will never happen, but one day you may find that your parents or older relatives need your help to manage their home. How will you carry out the sacred trust of getting the best price or helping them keep the property, and age in place? Good communication is the key to ...
Views: 2499(18 votes) - Remembering Mom and Our Elderly Loved Ones - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Monika KleinI always say, “You get old when you stop going for it no matter what your age.” I have sometimes seen 25 year olds have less energy and drive than some 80 year olds. In fact, just recently I saw a popular video of an 87 year old woman who did a mean SALSA. Don’t you want that kind of energy, ...
Views: 1381(1 vote) - Giving Up the Keys - Who Should Do the Talking? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Matt GurwellGiving Up the keys - Who Should Do the Talking? (Part 2 of a 5 part series discussing the delicate issue of asking an elderly parent to retire from their driving career) In our previous article “Talking Sex and Talking Driving” we discussed six possible reasons why emotions and ...
Views: 1292(3 votes) - How to Encourage Self-Care in Elderly Relatives - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2009 from Rodney StrangeElderly self-care is a concept that has been gaining in popularity in recent years. In short, it’s exactly what it sounds like: It’s a set of tools and strategies designed to encourage elderly people to care for themselves and to be in charge of their own health. Adherents of this movement view ...
Views: 5210(1 vote) - Government Assisted Living - Elderly Care By The State - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Allen CallerAssisted living facility can be a boon for lonely elderly people. Here, they can get help with their daily activities and be among people who share common thoughts and interests. But the facility does not come cheap by any standards. It can cost a whopping $2000 to $5000 per month. Sure, it is ...
Views: 2637(2 votes) - Arthritis and the Elderly - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from David JenkinsIn those over the age of sixty-five, there are a number of conditions, diseases, and actions that can cause great harm and are in fact much more common in this age group. However, of all of these disorders, arthritis is the most common condition among the elderly. The term arthritis is not ...
Views: 5368(3 votes) - Assisted Living Residences – What They Should Really Look Like! - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Allen CallerWhen selecting the right assisted living residence for your loved ones, there are some factors that are more important than others, while cost and proximity definitely play an important role, one should not overlook the layout of the residence, the activities offered and the food and menu. After ...
Views: 986 - Determining Your Family's Needs - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from John Webb Jr.Caregiving places demands on the whole family. When you have one person in the family who has special needs, others sometimes feel left out and that their needs aren't being considered. Sometimes it helps to take some time and think about the whole family to think about how all your family ...
Views: 1150 - Do You Have a Five Year Career Plan? - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from delilar jpaulusDo You Have a Five Year Career Plan? Life is a funny place. It seems we go from kindergarten to retirement in the blink of an eye. We have retirement plans that we put in place as soon as we can. We have plans for dinner, vacation plans, building plans, weekend plans, landscape plans, we have ...
Views: 2093(4 votes) - Nursing Homes and the Emotional Abuse of the Elderly - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from William HayesNursing Homes and the Emotional Abuse of the Elderly Nursing homes are not all sipping lemonade and playing backgammon. There are a lot of serious medical and emotional issues to deal with in order to run a successful home. Nurses and administrators have the task of being mindful at all times ...
Views: 3010 - Dangerous Prescription Drug Reactions Affect 25 Percent of Seniors - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Kerri KnoxA new study shows that 25% of the elderly who are in home care have reactions to prescribed drugs. This is ONE in FOUR elderly that have REPORTED drug reactions!! The elderly, the report states, are now taking 6 or more different prescribed drugs on a daily basis! In contrast to the ...
Views: 1591(1 vote) - Setting a relaxing space for care-givers and the rest of us - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2009 from Marcus PadulchickRunning here and there, picking up children from after school events, stopping at the grocery store, making beds, dressing and feeding a new born baby, making business appointments, doing bill paying, mowing the lawn… sounds exhausting? These are just a fraction of the daily activities you ...
Views: 1811(3 votes) - Elder Abuse – Financial Scamming of Swindling - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2009 from William HayesWhen a family member or loved one gets older, it is common for us to worry about them. Should they be put in a home? How can their needs be best met? Can we trust those who are looking after them? Sadly, these causes for concern are justified. Cases of abuse are far too common for us to pretend ...
Views: 2411 - Insomnia: How Hypnosis Therapy Can Help - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from david quigleyIt seems that every other ad on television these days is for some form of sleeping pill. So many people I meet in my practice are either suffering serious sleep problems or are dependent on some kind of pharmaceutical sleep aid. In this article I will explain why insomnia is an epidemic in our ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Old Age is the Major Cause of Impotence - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from sylvester cartererGetting old is the natural process of your body that converts the young person to middle age, middle age person to old, and then finally one day the person dies because of the abnormal functioning of the body because of the aging. This is common life cycle that is guarded by the aging. Aging is ...
Views: 1627 - Is Depression Being Mistaken for Old Age? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Lori SomekhDepression disproportionately affects the elderly. Unfortunately many times the signs of depression can be confused with signs of aging. In order to properly diagnose and treat depression in the elderly, individuals, their care takers and health care providers need to be vigilant in looking for ...
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