Accurate genealogical research takes time and dedication. Scammers are all too eager to offer quick solutions that turn out to be hoaxes. Coat Of Arms For years, researchers have clamored for their family crest and proudly added it to their…
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Tracing your family roots back to Ellis Island is quite common, considering the plethora of immigrants that passed through on their way in from some of the old countries. It is easy enough to follow the path of your lineage…
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I came from a background that has left quite the legacy. Dad came from the original “Bellaire” family that were french-Canadian and migrated into the upper peninsula of Michigan. When the land was fresh and new before any settlers came…
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Even though aging is inevitable it can be hard to imagine your own parents getting old and needing help. You may still think of them as being caregivers, and perhaps they always will be, but at some stage they may need your…
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Is it a child’s duty to support his or her elderly parents financially? The answer to this question depends on a few factors. First, is the child able to support their family? If they cannot support themselves, they cannot support…
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Caring for elderly parents generally requires individuals to make alterations to their home to accommodate health and wellness needs. Even parents who aren’t physically disabled may find they become less able to walk without hand rails, lift themselves out of…
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Physical or mental abuse of any age group is wrong. Both young and old, need to feel safe and secure, especially when they are with their own families. Trying to decide at which age it is worse to be abused,…
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Making the decision as to whether or not to place elderly parents in a nursing home is one that many people face at some point or another, as their parents age progresses and their health begins to deteriorate. It is…
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When you have a relative who is getting to be quite elderly, there may come a time when you begin to consider placing them in a nursing home facility. This is probably something that you are considering with your relative’s…
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One of the facts of life is that everyone’s parents age. This is not always the most enjoyable time of life for children to see because oftentimes, parents lose some of their functions, but it is still the responsibility of…
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Florida is a state with a large elderly population. Many are in assisted living facilities, where they are able to be semi independent, having their own apartment, while sharing dining facilities and activity areas. Others, who are no longer able…
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One thing that is certain is that, no matter who you are, as soon as you’re born, you are aging. And once we or our loved ones get to an age when additional assistance may be needed, it’s good to…
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Nursing home is a fun, friendly place where we send our elderly to receive proper care while we are away, busy and don’t have enough time to spend with them. It is a place where we trust someone to look…
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Parents have held an unflagging, nurturing place in many lucky lives. They have nurtured us, provided us with excellent care, proper education and means to make it in this world. They have been with us since the day we were…
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If seniors have reasonable health and can manage financially, then they are pretty well set. Right? Not always. Attitudes toward retirement and the second half of life have changed dramatically in the past few years. People leave their places of…
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It is very important to care for our parents. After all, they are the people who brought us into this world and raised us. They cared for us during the eighteen years of our childhood and often long afterwards. They…
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No one likes to think about growing old. Teenagers think 30year olds are over the hill, 30year olds smile benignly at their ageing parents and said ageing parents do not know what all the fuss is about, until they look…
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Home health care becomes necessary when a family member needs temporary or long term assistance with day to day living. While it is typically a Physician or Social Worker who directs and completes an assessment and suggests home care, they…
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If you’re looking for senior care, it’s important to find the right facility for you or your loved one. When researching facilities, it’s crucial to know the advantages of each kind of care, from residential care to nursing homes. Assisted…
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The forgotten group: Nowadays awareness is raised for domestic violence (mental, sexual, physical or emotional) of women, men and children. But one part of the population and also one of the most vulnerable, is left out: the elderly. Although it’s unthinkable, it is happening!…
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Knowing how to stop senior citizen abuse requires knowledge of what constitutes senior citizen abuse, awareness of resources, advocacy and willingness to report the abuse. As a former adult protective services case manager and with several years experience in the…
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It is the duty of every right-thinking son and daughter to tend to the needs of their elderly parents if they need our help. Whether they need financial help or not, it is our duty to provide for them, as…
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An overview of Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care and payment should actually begin with understanding the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is the Federal health insurance program for Americans age 65 and older and for some disabled persons….
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Take it from an 84-year-old former hiker, biker and distance runner, now able only to get around with a walker. The frustrations of advancing old age are many. The body and mind inevitably slow down, and the uncaring world seems…
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By Julian April 26, 2011 It is not easy for any parent to wake up one day and realize that they need to be dependant on their children. The saddest part is if they are being rejected and treated as…
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Surveys show that 80 percent of caregiving to elders is provided by family members, in most cases by one person. Most caregivers live close to the older person. In addition, caregiving is provided mainly by women, most often daughters and…
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7 STRONG EVALUATION TIPS FOR CHOOSING A RESIDENTIAL NURSING HOME When it comes time for your Elder to reside in a nursing home, the last thing you ought to have to worry about, is Elder Abuse, unsanitary condition or negligence….
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Even when they’re familiar with furniture and other household items, many elderly people are in danger of falling in their homes or when visiting others. As seniors age, their eyesight gets dimmer, their bodies become more fragile and reaction times…
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When an elderly or disabled person can no longer fully take care of himself or herself, there are many options, all of which have their pros and cons. Many families choose an assisted living facility or a nursing home, depending…
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As a home health care nurse, I must determine when home care is appropriate for every patient I see. Medicare guidelines, which are also used by most insurance companies, are very clear and specific in detailing when home care is…
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