Archive for 'Elder Care'
9 Unusual Truths About Nursing Homes
April 8th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Let me give you a dose of reality when it comes to nursing homes. You may be shocked by whats revealed here. Few people really understand much about nursing homes. You’ll have a much better understanding about how nursing homes work and the experience to expect after your loved one is admitted.
Truth #1: Some […]
How to Shift from Daddy’s Girl to Dad’s Caregiver
April 8th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Ever wondered how you could nurture your aging parents while you are sandwiched between caring for them and the rest of your family?
It was painful for Tricia, as her father declined in his 80’s. “Dad and I shared such fun times together when I was young - he taught me how to ride a […]
Elderly Man Burglarized By Gas Company Criminal
April 8th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
Martin was an 80 year old citizen of North Dakota. He had relatives who lived far away and were only able to visit periodically. Although he is up in age, he still does all the things he needs to live from day to day. With a little help from his neighbors he gets along […]
The Complete Parent Care Guide
April 8th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
A health problem in the life of your aging parents or other close relatives is a stressful situation for all concerned and it can make or break a family. If there are accusations all round then inter-personal relationships can get pulled at the seams, on the other hand, ideally, a crisis properly dealt with […]
Do You Know What to Do About Arthritis?
April 8th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
If you or someone you love suffers from arthritis, please know that you (or they) are not alone. Chances are that if you have arthritis, you probably have osteoarthritis, its most common form. It affects over 20 million people in the United States and becomes more common with age. Osteoarthritis, or OA, […]
Caregiving - Families Don’t Always Play Fair
April 8th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
In our busy world, caregiving can become a complicated task especially when multiple family members are involved. Who will take responsibility for what tasks? Often the majority of the work is delegated to the family member who has the most available time. Caregivers placed in this position feel that this is not always […]
You Can Return Home — The Ruby Slippers
April 8th, 2008. Published under Elder Care. No Comments.
I recently received calls from a daughter caring for her mother and a man with no family in his nineties. Both older persons were in nursing homes and wanted to go home, but did not know how. Did you ever imagine getting to a place in your life where you did not know […]