“Tough Talk” Tips for Difficult Conversations with Aging Parents Imagine a friend or family member telling you that you need help. That they don’t think you are taking proper care of yourself or your home. And, suggest that maybe you relocate. That conversation would likely be very quick, ending in bad feelings all around. Our natural defense ...
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May 2019
Financial Abuse of an Older Parent Financial abuse is real and not uncommon. You have likely heard of or know a senior who has been scammed. It is even worse when done by a member of the family. The elderly are frequently victims of financial exploitation. They are more often alone, or lonely and appreciative ...
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Apr 2019
Home Care Q & A Home Care Q & A reviews the most common questions asked about private duty home care. Each person and situation is different so individual Care Plans vary. Overall though, Home Care keeps a person safe, improve quality of life, assist as needed with personal care, household chores, transportation, and companionship ...
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Apr 2019
Parkinson Disease Month April is Parkinson Disease Awareness Month. Over a million Americans and their families are living with PD. It is a neurological disease, causing changes in movement and balance over time. Because the brain doesn’t produce enough Dopamine (a chemical in the brain) movement and mood are impaired. So dopamine is needed to spark our ...
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Feb 2019
Driving Alternatives Recently, 97-year-old Prince Philip of England was in a minor car crash. Itis believed that he was at fault. He is fine and the other driver is recovering from some cuts and her passenger has a broken wrist. Needless to say, the Palace and Royal family have taken notice along with the rest ...
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Feb 2019
Enhancing Resilience is possible because we are always able to learn new ways of coping and dealing with situations life presents us with. Enhancing Resilience for a Happier Life Enhancing resilience helps us overcome difficulties and move forward. Our lives are full of change and challenges. Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from hardship ...
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Nov 2018
Veteran Benefits Veteran Benefits provide our men and women who served in the military with a variety of assistance. They include different types of pensions, medical care, medication savings and other services. We honor our Veterans this Sunday. So, if you or a loved is a veteran, you are likely eligible to receive some help. ...
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Oct 2018
Family Caregiver Tips According to a 2015 National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP study there were over 34 million Americans caring for an adult aged fifty and older. So their numbers will increase as “Boomers” age. First “tip” is to share the responsibility. So, ask other family members and friends or hire help. Going ‘solo’ as a ...
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Oct 2018
Optimal Aging Tips – The Big Five Research shows us five areas to consider for optimal aging. Health is on every senior’s mind and to keep one’s mind and body healthy, we need to “work” at it. The Big Five include: Healthy diet, regular exercise, a sense of purpose, social engagement and learning new things. ...
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Aug 2018
Eldercare Nutrition is a Big Part of Being a Caregiver Grocery shopping and meal preparation are as important when caring for a senior retiree as it is for a growing child. We all do better when we are well-nourished. Eldercare nutrition means a heart and brain healthy diet. Heart and brain issues often show up ...
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