When inviting people into your home, you expect a certain decorum and respect on their part. However, there are the occasions when games get raucous or irritations turn to physical confrontations. That is when the host needs to step in…
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Ever traumatized with thought of what if? What if my mom is not well, what if my grandparents are ill? Thoughts like these crisscross our minds for answers to crisis situations. Situations where people who have protected, cared and empowered…
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It’s something of a cliché that older people aren’t tech savvy and don’t use the Internet, but of course that’s no more than a half-truth. Certainly the percentage of people in their 70s who are comfortable going online for the…
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A study was carried out by the AARP; and it revealed that approximately 70% of adult children have not had a conversation with aging parents and their end of life. Mental health professionals have advised that end of life discussions should…
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Old age slows you down, makes walking unsteady, and the danger of falling becomes a reality. After a lifetime of physical independence, something as simple as using the bathroom becomes a potentially dangerous ordeal. There are easy bathroom modifications that…
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Any time you may spend talking to your parents can be a delightful, fun,and learning experience for each of you. Parents usually love to talk to any of their children, and will look forward to favorite sharing moments. The child…
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With statistics stating that America alone had 35 million elderly people back in 2002, one can only guess how many there are now. And each year tens of thousands of these vulnerable, trusting people are abused in various ways. In…
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It is easy today for children to stay in touch with their elderly parents. Telephone service has never been better. Parents and grandparents want to remain independent but they appreciate their children keeping in touch. They understand their children and…
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Elder care costs are on the rise; averaging $22,500 per year for a senior wishing to remain in their own home. Cutting costs for elder care without scrimping on the actual care can be a challenge. While family members do…
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Demographics in the US are shifting to the older population and while many are still vital members of the workforce, over the next ten to twenty years the numbers will grow along with the need for elder care could increase…
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Older people use the same transportation as do the rest of society; the only difference is they have to be more careful. Too many of them are reluctant to give up their cars and thus they are at risk of…
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We have all encountered that one person that says, Mirror Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Knowing you look good is one matter, but becoming obsessed with the idea is completely a mental health issue. So…
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Expect the unexpected and embrace the opportunity to share your hospitality with another. Whatever the reason is for the guest’s unexpected arrival put on a happy face and make the best of it. However you choose to handle it will…
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Although it would seem as if the holidays would be a wonderful time for families, the holidays are also notorious for family feuds. Thanksgiving, in particular, is a celebration of what one has, family included. However, even this time of…
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Being once a single mother myself, I can tell you first hand that it doesn’t doom your child to naughtiness. I was very consistent with with the rules, and bedtime, and everything else a mom/dad would have done. All besides,…
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The holidays are now upon us and, for many people, that means more family togetherness. While family gatherings over the holiday season can be a wonderful time for bonding and making new memories, it can also be a stressful time…
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Your house has an order to it unique to the individuals, both human and animal, who call it home. It’s one of the reasons that when a guest brings an unexpected and usually unwelcome animal along that your household has…
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No one likes to outstay their welcome, but some house guests can be such a strain on their host that they barely get a welcome at all. If you’re worried that you’re in danger of becoming a nightmare house guest,…
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When you are in the middle of a divorce or separation there will be some angry words thrown from both sides. If there are children involved, they may become the forgotten ones where the parents do not have the self-restraint…
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The family morning routine sets the tone for the day. As you read on you will see how a morning routine will determine how the tone is set for the whole entire day. We will understand what a routine is…
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Today standards with very little exceptions is of the me attitude. What is in it for me? What do I get out of it if I do as you say? It becomes more and more clear, known values internally at…
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I don’t get what you do at home all day. You can’t possibly work that hard, your still in your pajamas. If I worked from home I’d have time to do the laundry. Chances are if you work from home…
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Charity starts at a young age and the sooner children start to learn this concept the sooner they’ll learn to be charitable. Whether it’s a toddler sharing toys or a teen volunteering at a local business charity is for everyone….
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Family is very important in the life of a person. We cannot live without them! But people just don’t admit it. Sometimes students or young people don’t like even just to kiss their mother or father. They don’t even like…
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The main thing you can do for for the elderly person, if you do not live near them. is to call. This lets them know that you are thinking of them. They do not want to feel they are alone…
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How to make your home more peaceful It’s not a hard task to do when it comes to making your home more peaceful. You just have to focus on the positive and allow good ideas to reign supreme in your…
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Developing a good relationship with your daughter-in-law is very important to your son’s marriage. While at times, it may be hard to love her like one of your own, you should at least try to get to know her. And…
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Whether it be fulltime, part time or casual, caring for someone is a very important role which carries alot of responsibility. Studies show that the majority of carers around the world are in fact related to the person they are…
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With all the anxiety and preparations associated with the holiday season, it may often seem impossible to avoid family meltdowns. Maybe it’s sitting in the airport for hours waiting for the delayed flight to grandmother’s house, or shorting out the entire…
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Elderly family members are important. After all, without them in our lives we would not be here either writing or reading this article. However, their importance extends way beyond the simple biological connection. In most cases elderly members of the…
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