This question always lingers around people everywhere, “Why should we really care for our parents?”. But then the question is, why not? Parents are always considered to have shaped their child’s manner, behaviour, nature and future. Except for a few…
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We’ve all known families who seem to be trapped in the welfare cycle. The parents exist on welfare payments, the grandparents existed on welfare payments and in all probability, the children will continue in the same pattern. The adults have…
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There is a woman in a hospital room holding her first born child. After nine difficult months of pregnancy, dealing with cramps, nausea, headaches, and the worry of the financial responsibility of a new family member, this new mother looks…
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My initial, and most honest, answer to this question is daughters. Females have often been considered the more level-headed of the sexes. Even auto insurance companies are known for increasing the rates for their male customers in certain age brackets….
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Family fun on a budget is not a problem with the games in a brief article. These are also fun on rainy days. If you do not plan ahead and take some games for rainy days while camping, then you…
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Should you feel obligated to tend to your parents needs when they become ill/old and can no longer safely look after themselves? Yes and no. The reason this has a yes and no answer is you must ask yourself. What does taking…
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Taking care of our parents is one of the hardest things we have to do as adults. While it is a challenge and can be a heartache, it is something that you will ultimately do – or may regret not…
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We wanted Aunt Sara to feel loved and secure. These tips come from the experience we gained taking care of Aunt Sara. *Family and Caregiver Care When Aunt Sara needed 24 hour care we tried rotating family members at her…
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In today’s families, the importance of daily routines is often underestimated. It really can make the difference between family life running smoothly, and having your home in constant chaos. As a result, many families do not have regular routines, and…
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Caring for the elderly can be very rewarding, as well as extremely stressful at times. My experience comes from having the privilege of being the Primary Caregiver for my Mom from 1997 until her death in 1999. As a caregiver,…
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YES! As I went through all the Articles its funny who posted them out of the 34 I read there was only 4 MEN that posted! Its kind of Sad or maybe it’s just who has time and anger to…
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“Conversation Dates” Make Great Gifts One of the most difficult times in a child’s life is when they have to become responsible for their aging parents. Watching Mom and Dad decline in physical and mental ability is extremely difficult. As…
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Caring for our elderly family and loved ones is part of the circle of life. They have given their love and care to us over the years and now it’s our turn to give back to them. Although it is…
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With greatness comes great responsibilities and this is what happens when people decide to start a family. Many see family as one of life’s biggest achievements, however there are many responsibilities attached to this duty. Much progress has to go…
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What is the most worrisome thoughts for the Senior Citizen? It’s money, just like everyone else in the world today. But with Seniors their income is fixed, there are very few options for Seniors to increase their income. I remember…
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Dysfunctional families can be detrimental to the self-esteem of all family members. Of course, the level of self esteem problems often depends on the level of dysfunction. Some families that are only mildly dysfunctional will have only a few members…
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“As Dr. Luce says, it is not the years themselves that diminish us. It is the way we have learned to live them, giving up a little of our true selves at each step. In our culture we lack a…
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There are many factors that may contribute to a family being dysfunctional. These can include anything from a simple lack of communication to selfishness to abuse, and many things inbetween. It depends on the circumstances which factors contribute to any…
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By far the most important ingredient in giving care to the elderly is sensitivity. The elderly person for whom you are caring is almost certainly frustrated by their situation. If they also need assistance with the intimate tasks of life,…
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Technological progress has contributed to the obsolescence of the nuclear family in the same way that industrialization brought about the end of the extended family, which was so necessary for agriculture. The family unit has always been organized around production…
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Top 10 Tips for Caring for The Elderly 1. Take care of yourself. As a social worker, I have heard countless tales of burnout from caregivers. Set aside a time for you to be with you. 2. Know the available…
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When any member of a family is stressed out, it can affect the entire family. Whether it is one of the parents that is under stress from their job, or a child that is having problems at school, the entire…
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My spouse is a retired health care professional, and I volunteered for many years in a nursing home. As an elderly character myself, I can now take on the role of a spokesperson for my peers on suggesting care tips….
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I am the aging parent. I have two grown sons, and our communication is not always good. It is hard to grow older, and watch your children revert back to thinking “Mom’s not too bright is she?” When they were…
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There are a number of reasons why you should keep your parents out of nursing homes. Nursing homes are extremely expensive for one. While they are state regulated things can still go wrong. There is often times a problem with…
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If speaking in a metaphorical sense then yes I think “blood is thicker than water”. Although sometimes with me, I see water and blood in the same way and because of this I end up treating my friends as family….
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Sharing in family responsibilities makes life easier for everyone, and can afford a family more time to spend together. It seems like there is so much more to do these days, and time is a precious commodity. When sharing family…
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IS BLOOD THICKER THAN WATER? Since blood contains more than just hydrogen and oxygen, the two components of water, then a biological analysis of the two proves this true. But how much is the worth of our relatives compared to…
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I have a grand-nephew living abroad. He and his wife (and their three sons) all live in Italy, where he is stationed. They have been there now for around five years (I’m not sure when they actually moved there). The…
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Adopting a healthier lifestyle is a very positive step for families and individuals of all ages. A healthier lifestyle is not only geared towards extending life span but increasing quality of every day life. Parents are never too old to…
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