It’s easy to become complacent to the welfare of our elderly. Those who bought you into the world and have known you longer than anyone else, who are always there and have always been there can be neglected at times….
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What is assisted living? They are facilities that provide care for the elderly who need some assistance, but don’t require a stay in a nursing home. Assisted living facilities allow its residents independence while providing peace of mind to the…
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When our parents are old and weak, we must be extremely compassionate and loving towards them. When we are young, we always look towards our mothers to comfort us, give us solace and to allay our childish fears. Whether it’s…
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Are you looking for something new to do with your family? Something that you can do in the kitchen that requires little mess but can get the whole family involved? Thanks to the Internet, I was able to put together…
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When family members suffer a long term illness adjustments need to be made to help keep them safe during their recuperation and improve their chances for recovery and long term health. When a loved one is ill, much of the…
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Trying to figure out what to give my retired parents for any occasion is a hastle, but I think I have figured out the key to what they want. My father has decided that he prefers homemade cards for just…
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Like charity, peace and harmony start at home. But so often, we are blindsided by a bigger picture and lose sight of this concept. We create a wide circle and “paint with a broad brush” while neglecting (if not ignoring)…
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When my dad became ill, the family had to come together to prepare for the inevitable of what Lou Gehrig’s Disease would bring, with his quality of life in our minds. I hope these tips will bring you and your…
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Children need love and protection in the first instance as they are vulnerable, helpless little creatures who are not capable and equipped to look after themselves. They have not yet developed into full maturity as to know the know how’…
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What is the Most Important Problem Senior Citizens Face Today Am I a senior citizen, do I have a problem? A resounding YES to both. Chronologically I am a Senior Citizen, yet does that mean I have problems just because…
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Caring For Aging Parents-Be Prepared Much is written about the difficulty, the heartbreak, the beauty and the burden of caregiving for aging parents. As a nurse, I participated in the role of caregiving, with the families I served, for ten…
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All of us need family in our lives and without a strong bond between one another, family values might be lost. There are many moments in an orphan’s life whereby he or she must be wondering what it feels like…
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When my mom was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD); also known as Emphysema. I had no idea of the changes about to occur in my life. While someone with this particular diagnosis can live for a long time…
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I had two wonderful, loving parents who gave me the best childhood imaginable. Dad is gone now, and Mom is in an Alzheimer’s unit closeby. But while they were still at home and in their eighties, I felt it was…
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There are no words to explain the devastation of losing a baby. One moment, I was filled with hope and expectancy at the days to come. I had already thought about what she might look like and how she would…
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The loss of child can be devastating, and even using the word “devastating” probably doesn’t accurately describe the experience of this kind of loss. People who lose a baby may experience a change in outlook that will be with them…
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Most people have memories of gathering with families to celebrate various occasions and events. Family traditions have a way of working their way into the collective memories of generations. Stories are told and oral history is repeated time and time…
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Monday, January 28th, 1991 was the day my daughter was born. I was under a general anesthetic for the delivery, but when I awoke my husband and my Doctor stood over me with giant goofy grins splitting their faces from…
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No one plans for it to happen. The goal is to go to college, get a well-paying job, get your own place, and start living your own life. But what happens when you’re done with college and have trouble finding a job…
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Losing a baby is difficult for parents no matter what the circumstances are whether it is through a miscarriage, still born, or if the parents lose a child in early infancy. There are many support systems available for parents who…
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There is a lot of pressure on families today. It is a challenge to keep a family close together, as there are so many things pulling in different directions. What can a family do to promote closeness with each other?…
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Tips for improving family life Family is the cornerstone of every household. Every individual wants to have a good family life. As with every family, it all begins with love. When there is love, there is commitment to want the…
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When I lost my baby soon after she was born, I tried to push everyone away. I later learned that this is a natural reaction to losing a child, a way of punishing myself because I felt guilty about my…
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Entertaining guests, whether for an evening or an extended stay, can be a wonderful and exciting prospect, but it can also be the most worrying to hosts of all ages everywhere. There can be pressure to perform, coupled with pressure…
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The headlines from the magazines scream out at us in the checkout lines wherever we go. “Secrets” to anything from getting the perfect body to achieving monumental success in business or family life. Are there really such secrets out there…
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Road Trip Ready You just entered the ramp to the freeway, running a little behind, and suddenly you realize that you left your luggage sitting in the garage. Definitely not the way you wanted to start your trip to visit…
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Life goes on but sometimes it feels as though it won’t or it will but you don’t know how you will go on too. One of those times is after the loss of a baby. I know three beautiful, strong,…
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There are many goals and lifelong dreams that can be shared and enjoyed as a family. This could be anything as simply as an annual vacation all the way to moving into a brand new home in a preferred destination…
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Finding time for family in the modern day and age can be incredibly difficult, especially if you are part of a working family and you spend the majority of your time trying to make money to feed your family and…
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When I had, had my miscarriage I kind of shut the rest of the world out. I wanted my husband and I wanted my mom. I didn’t feel strong enough to face any one else. My husband was wonderful. He…
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