Tag Archives: senior care

Seniors and Driving

March 13, 2011

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There is perhaps nothing that strikes terror more in the heart of an elderly driver than the words, “It is time to stop driving.” The impact of these can be even more powerful and devastating to some seniors than the diagnosis of a debilitating illness. Because driving in our culture is so closely related to [...]

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Solutions for Caregiving for the Elderly

March 10, 2011

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You have been your mother’s or father’s caregiver for a few years now. She or he is doing fine. You helped her through her or his grief and depression, when their loved one spouse passed away. Between the two of you have a settled into a routine that works. Here is the issue you are [...]

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Senior Care at Home

March 8, 2011

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Seniors who live at home need both medical and non-medical assistance that are given by a home care provider. Depending on their medical condition, the elderly can live independently at home. There are many home care options that are offered, offering a wide array of services that will no longer require the need for a [...]

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Why Parents Refuse Help

February 28, 2011

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A parent’s refusal of help is one situation that obviously can make it more difficult to care for a loved one – in fact, it can be downright frustrating! If all you want to do is give your parents the assistance they need, and they respond to you with behavior that seems more appropriate for [...]

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When The Burden For Care Becomes Overwhelming

February 24, 2011

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When a parent or a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, family life becomes chaotic. Life, as you once knew it is not the same. You live in a routine of stress and anxiety each and everyday. If you also have your own family life and job, the burden and stress is one hundred [...]

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The Challenge of Care Giving

February 17, 2011

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The news of terminal or chronic illness can be devastating to family and friends. At the time of diagnosis every family feels alone. They may not know of anyone else who has this illness. They are often numb and disbelieving as Peggy was when she found out her 56yr-yr old sister had Celiac Disease. Sue, [...]

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