In recent years there has been a nationwide increase in genealogy interest, or more specifically family tree building. There’s even been a short lived television show, “Who do you think you are?” featuring celebrities as they attempt to seek out…
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It can be very difficult to care for an elderly person, especially if he or she is not mobile or is restrained only to a bed. The difficulty often arises because giving adequate care is very time-consuming. One of the…
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Conflict?! How about all out war! Coming from a large family of 8 sibling’s conflict in regards to caring for elderly and handicap parents is an understatement! Sides are taken and weapons are drawn to eliminate the opposing teams. Nothing…
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When your parents begin to age beyond the point where they can fully care for themselves, it can be a very difficult time for you. Seeing your parents become elderly is often heart-breaking. These people that you once depended on…
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In a perfect world, all siblings would be able to be involved equally in the care of a sick parent. But if it was a perfect world the parent would not be sick. It is not always possible for each…
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Keeping anyone, even an elderly person who has limited mobility, from becoming dehydrated would appear to be an easy task at first glance. Yet according to a Nursing Times article published in 2011, 650 elderly patients in care homes in…
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Finding a Nursing Home is no easy task and let’s face it, moving to a new place no matter how old you are can be scary, however the transition can be made easier with a few simple steps. Whether…
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Assisted living facilities are an option that many people explore for themselves or for their loved ones as they get older. These types of facilities allow someone to continue living independently while still having access to extra care as needed,…
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Assisted Living Facilities Assisted living facilities are an option that many people explore for themselves or for their loved ones as they get older. These types of facilities allow someone to continue living independently while still having access to extra…
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Your parents are aging. Perhaps one has passed away and the other is all alone. Maybe that surviving parent is well off mentally but struggles with the physical difficulties of aging. Or, maybe, the surviving parent gets around well and…
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There comes a time in elderly people’s lives when it’s just not safe for them to drive any more, and they must stop. In fact, all too often, they don’t stop until well after that point is reached, putting both…
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When an aging parent is in need of assistance one of the grown children often take them into their homes or take on the responsibility of caring for them. This can develop into conflicts between siblings. Every person has their…
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When a family decides to place a loved one in a nursing home facility, this can be a very stressful and challenging for all involved. Of course, the reason for placing a loved one in a home is usually the…
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Dealing with life’s problems day in, and day out can be quite grueling. But now, the time has come and you find yourself in the role of caregiver. Not to your children, but to a parent. You sometimes tell yourself…
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The “Baby Boomer” generation is a colloquial term for those born during the time after World War II when the birth rate increased significantly due to the bulk of the marriage-age males returning from having been away at war, ready…
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It seems reasonable to assume that as people age their trust factor diminishes over time as life experiences teach them that much of what we presumed about people and our way of life are not all that we thought and…
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Dehydration means that the body does not have enough fluids to function properly. Some examples are temperature control of the body, elimination of waste and maintain proper blood pressure. In worst case scenarios the result of dehydration is death. It…
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If you are the family member or caregiver of a patient with Alzheimer’s disease or one of its related Dementias, then the idea of Senior Adult Day Care sounds fantastic. The exhausting work of trying to care for someone with…
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Before you shoulder the task of caring for an elderly relative in addition to caring for your own children there are a few things you should know. Caring for the elderly can be extremely time consuming so if you have…
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Let’s face it… there are a lot of things about aging that are no fun, and issues with food and eating are high on the list. As we age, several changes in our diet and eating habits may occur. *…
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Nursing homes that are approved by Medicare have skilled nursing care around the clock. That is a must. Other requirements is that a patient must be relocated from a hospital and must have been there for at least three days….
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Throughout our lives, we are plagued with difficult tasks, many of wish we choose to avoid. When it comes to caring for aging parents, we cannot hide or push the responsibility off on others, although some try. Without guidelines to…
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Eating healthy is a challenge for most Americans today, but when we address the elderly population we run into some special circumstances that limit their ability to access and prepare healthy foods. These foods, however, are an important part of…
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When is home health care appropriate? Home health care is the approved choice of care over institutional care.The emotional well being of the patient is an important consideration. Most disabled folk fear being away from familiar surrounding and having to…
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Elder care is a booming business and is expected to be one of the fastest growing industries in the next fifteen to twenty years. As baby boomers age, many of them will require home care, and searching for a competent…
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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported that falls have been on the increase considerably for the 65 and over population; and oftentimes, death is the end result. Some of the main injuries involved from falls are spine, pelvis, hips,…
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The first instinct may be to grab an unwanted guest by the scruff of the neck and toss him out into the street. However, before you do that, there’s one burning question. How does a guest, presumably wanted in the…
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The most likely unexpected, uninvited and often unwanted house guests are those who arrive as companions of invited guests. For instance, a friend or relative will bring along a boy- or girlfriend, thinking you will accept the uninvited person, often…
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One thing to remember if you have Muslim guests is that they are simply people, too. They may dress differently, pray more diligently and to a different God than you, but they still put their clothes on before leaving the…
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When hosts of dinners, events, celebrations and parties provide unlimited alcoholic drinks for guests, they should expect to deal with those who over-indulge or become belligerent. If your event is a very large one, and it involves many people, you…
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