When I was in high school and “required” to study American History, I hated the subject. It wasn’t until one of my uncles and a great-uncle introduced me to Genealogy that I actually began to develop an interest in history….
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How important is your family history? Do you know who your ancestors were and what kind of lives it is that they led? According to a 2000 Maritz Marketing Research Poll American interest in genealogy research has increased 15% from…
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The United States is a true melting pot. This country was founded by immigrants who came from every corner of the world and settled here to escape terrible injustices like religious persecution, famine and disease. At the height of immigration immigrants came to…
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If you are a beginner at genealogy, you have an adventure ahead of you. You will find things about your family that you never knew. You will find everyday hard working people, and extraordinary people, heroes and possibly, even villains….
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The concept of specialized facilities for the care of aged and incapacitated persons is a relatively new trend. Prior to the mid 1800’s, the elderly who were disabled, impoverished or alone had to seek shelter in almshouses or asylums where…
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No one likes to think about having to move a loved one to a nursing home. This is not an easy decision to make, therefore, you should research the quality and type of care provided by each home. When the…
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Each parent is different and learning how to talk to them is something each must do. But talk to them in whatever way is most rewarding to both parent and son or daughter. There are no tips for talking with…
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When a star like Mickey Rooney speaks out to Congress about how he had been abused at the hand of his stepson, people were reawakened to a very tragic reality that affects many elderly people by their caretakers and their…
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Whether you are a professional genealogist or just an individual who wants to know about their ancestry, searching military records can provide you with much information, as well as, stories about ancestors who served their country. The process is not…
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The disease itself is described as “a common form of dementia of unknown cause…characterized by memory lapses, confusion, emotional instability, and progressive loss of mental ability.” (Dictionary.com) Those who are caring for individual’s dealing with the disease need two important…
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Healthy eating tips for older adults The first tip on how to be healthier by eating is be sure to eat. Many elderly find eating troublesome. This may be hard for younger, more active people to understand, but it is…
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While we generally associate falls in the home with elderly persons, you don’t have to be a senior citizen to experience a tumble in your own home. And many of the tips that therapists provide to elderly persons for preventing…
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Communicating with your elderly parents on a regular basis is necessary to make certain that they are doing well. A regular phone call from their children will assure an elderly parent that their children are concerned about their well being….
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When it is decided that a loved one would benefit from the care of a nursing home, there are many things to consider. This article is going to take a closer look at some of the pros and cons of nursing…
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To eliminate senior citizen abuse would be like trying to eliminate all crime. Unfortunely, achieving such tasks would never ever possible. At this point in our civilization the culture we dwell in cultivates senior citizen abuse cases much equivalent to…
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Life is cyclic. When babies are born, they are helpless. Parents offer diligent care to keep them safe in all situations. As they age, there comes a time when parents become less capable of caring for all of their affairs….
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Placing an elderly parent in a nursing care facility or assisted living home is one of the toughest decisions a family will face. Ensuring their care takes a supportive and attentive family. There are many ways to be pro-active in…
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When the decision to move an elderly parent to a care home has been made, it is wise to research the chosen home before and after the move. This article is going to offer suggestions on how to ensure that an…
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A caregiver can feel very cut off from the world. Their day to day routine centers around the needs of someone else. It’s the nature of the job that caregivers tend to put their own needs on the back shelf…
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Home health care is appropriate for consideration by family members and/or their physician when they observe certain troubling changes in an elderly person’s behavior. The time for sending in home health care may become necessary when: 1. The elderly person…
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There are many resources for dealing with and preventing elder abuse. Watchdog groups, government agencies and others. The first line of defense against the problem is the family of the elderly person. With frequent visits, consultations with staff and being…
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Making sure an elderly relative is getting the proper nutrients and eating right can be a challenge, especially if they live on their own. There are many factors that will affect how a senior eats. Knowing and understanding how these…
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Abuse is a major concern on many levels of our society and certainly with the elderly population, but it’s a difficult subject to bring to the forefront with education and resolution, so a great number of people ignore it until…
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The fear of growing old is often accompanied by anxiety about losing your independence. The fear and apprehension of not being able to drive anymore, losing your independence and being dependant on others. It’s understandable that older people feel this…
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The decision to place an elderly parent in an adult home is not always an easy one. In fact, this is probably a milestone in your life that always seemed far into the future. Sometimes no matter how much you…
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Family members of an elderly relative who needs admission to a nursing home should do some serious homework before they select one. A careful and thorough evaluation process will not only benefit the elderly person, but it can bring a…
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No one wants to think about placing aged loved ones in a retirement home. People like to think of their parents as they were when they were raising them as children – independent, healthy and mentally fit. They don’t want to talk to them about the…
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Hesitant about talking to your aging parents? A little worried they may get offended in some way? Sitting down and talking to your aging parents is often easier said than done. But it’s imperative that you discuss your elderly parent’s…
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There are many pros and cons of nursing home care, but some of the fears of patients are not about nursing home care, at all. In fact, patients may express their fears inappropriately, or may not express them. Consider some…
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Age is not a sole factor in determining when Home Health care is appropriate. My maternal grandparents received Home Health care in their late 70s. My grandfather’s eyesight and hearing had already deteriorated to the point that he was unable to…
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