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Nov 2016
Holiday Season is Upon Us Holiday season cannot be ignored. The music, television programs, decorations and sales promotions are all around us. Unfortunately with all the joy comes expectations and stress. After all, things do not happen by themselves, or by elves. Here in Florida, it also a time for out of town visitors – ...
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Sep 2016
Senior Residences -After the “Why “consider the “Where” Senior Residences are part of a big decision Older Adults and their grown children need to consider when deciding the best place to reside. Most Americans prefer to remain in their own home — for as long as possible. This is very possible for the majority ...
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Aug 2016
Stressors Harm Your Health; Body, Memory, Emotions and Spirit Stressors and worry weigh upon all of us, especially primary caregivers. Health has to be guarded and supported. Sure there is good stress which gets us motivated, our competitive juices flowing to get the job done but other than that, stress wears on our physical and ...
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Aug 2016
Neurologist visits can be very intimidating When going for any appointment with a doctor, there is some preparation to do. Write down your questions, prepare your medical history, take a pen and paper with you along with prescription medications, bring medical test results, labs, MRIs, check reputable medical sites, take someone with you and so forth. ...
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Jul 2016
Elder Care Often Becomes a Concern for Adult Children Elder adults at some point in their lives we will likely become ill, have a hospitalization, and hopefully return our usual lives, albeit with some modifications of medications, exercise, and diet. The older we get, and in the 21st century, many of us will become very ...
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May 2016
Hurricane Safety Season Begins June 1st – Be Ready Hurricane Safety plan for hurricane season. It is time to re-evaluate supplies, plans, and any home repairs. Here is Palm Beach and Broward counties, we know the drill. Elderly parents and other older neighbors often need some assistance with getting ready. Lots of supplies are heavy ...
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May 2016
Mediation is an Emerging Field of Law in South Florida When a family is being divided over finances and decisions to be made for the care of an elder parent, instead of lawyering up and heading to court, Mediation is a way for each family member – parent and adult son or daughter to come ...
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May 2016
Adult Children Want Guidance for InHome Senior Care for Parent’s Needs Visiting adult sons and daughters to their aging and elderly parents can be very illuminating regarding need for inhome senior care. Even with regular phone calls, important information can be missed as the parent’s know the “Script”. While adult offspring want to be mindful ...
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Feb 2016
PD Affects the entire family A slowing down of dopamine production in the brain is what causes Parkinson Disease. The effect is a host of symptoms which can vary widely from person to person. The affected person, and it is more often found in aging men may have tremors, a rigidity in movement, slowness, may ...
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Feb 2016
Visiting Parents? Plan Ahead Visiting parents, whether you live far or near to your older parents, it benefits all to plan ahead. Doesn’t matter whether they live in their own home or in a communal setting, Feeling lonely, especially if your parent lives alone can cause health issues such as depression. Visiting parents can make ...
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