Ask any teenager how life is at home and you’re likely to get a “my parents are so bad, they embarrass me and are always in my business, I cant do anything, man I cant wait to get out of…
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If you have been raised by by a parent affected by Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD,) it’s a pretty safe bet that a large percentage of your childhood was spent focused on just trying to survive from day to day, since…
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As a grown-up when it comes to children, they’re always finding it hard to understand them completely. The way they think, act, or perceive things are simply different. Coping with the “silent” treatment from our children has always cause uneasiness,…
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We often tend to bandy about the word duty as if we understand its meaning. For those of us that have served our country the term duty holds special meaning. And I look upon my elderly parents with a sense…
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Open your heart and remember that without our “elderly” we would not be here today. Not one single one of us. Growing old is hardest on the person it is happening to, it’s heartbreaking and difficult to the care providers…
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Placing a loved one in a nursing home is by far one of the hardest decisions you will ever make. You never want to feel like you are giving up on them, you never want to admit that you can…
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In her youth she was vibrant and confident with regards to her life and how it would turn out. However, her reality was unlike anything she could have ever imagined, yet she has come through it all with her dignity…
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What is considered a bad home life’? This question really comes down to personnel opinion, but there are some points that cannot be disputed. Things such as abuse, neglect, and fighting can make any life seem bad. Abuse is not…
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A mile in my shoes I am a mother of a child with a disability. I have struggled with many things through my life because of my son’s disability. One of which was trying to get him diagnosed. As a…
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Dear Family, Lately, as I get older, I’ve been trying to turn dreams into goals; mainly because I do not want all my past efforts in life to be in vain. Also, because I don’t want life to pass me…
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A pet can bring tremendous comfort to anyone, but for the elderly to have the privilege of nurturing and caring for a pet, this creates a bond of true companionship. Senior citizens tend to spend more time at home and this…
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Although my memories of childhood starting at approximately 4 are broken,I have good ones at that age. I am a twin with an older sister and a 1/2 brother born years later during the height of the completed cycle of…
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Elder Care For a number of years, my father in law lived with each of his sons’ families for three months at a time. This was a difficult adjustment for him; he wanted to be in his own home, but…
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Being a caregiver is not an easy task. You have to be emotionally stable and compassionate. And there is sacrifice. I am emotionally stable to a certain degree, and I am definitely compassionate. I grew up in a dysfunctional household. …
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Placing your loved one in a nursing home can be a sorrowful time. Unfortunately, nursing homes have received a bad reputation for being a place you do not want to go. However, many nursing homes can offer peace of mind…
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ALL THE RIGHT INTENTIONS: Moving Elderly Parents Into Your Home It was to be a dry run of sorts. Pop was scheduled for a surgery, so we suggested that instead of driving the two hours from the country and staying…
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The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home is a very difficult one to make for many people. This is true even when there is absolutely no other option and when you know that it is really…
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Everyone has heard horror stories about gated communities, hostels for the aged and nursing homes. It is understandable to accept that most adult children want to be part of the decision making process when a parent has decided, or needs,…
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Of all the modifications that need to be done in the home for an older or disabled adult, the bathroom is one of the easiest. This is mainly because anyone can do it. It usually does not require a plumber…
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Every person on this planet is the product of two people. As humans, we can’t escape the fact that we have a mother and a father and our bodies are designed in a way to remind us every time we…
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Although many people take it for granted, having parents that are there for you is very important. Life is not about putting up with your parents until you are 18, and then packing your bags and leaving them forever; you…
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All the Right Intentions Moving Your Elderly Parent In with You Before you volunteer to have your ailing parent move in with you, there is one very important question you need to ask yourself. Will it improve the quality of…
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My hat off to those who pick up the cross and carry the burdens of care giving, which our parents had done for us without giving up. There will be times of struggle when one walks past the kitchen and…
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All the right intentions for moving your elderly parent into your home can often be misguided or misunderstood. It’s hard for two families to share one home but with patience and the essence of the Golden Rule, it can be…
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Many people choose to move their elderly parents into their home. This can be a very nice thing to do, yet there are different considerations you will need to make. The following are some tips for moving an elderly parent…
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It’s one of those decisions we hope never to have to face. We grew up thinking our parents were our heroes and, as such, invincible. Watching them age is difficult. Becoming aware that they may no longer be able to…
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It is a privilege and blessing if you still have one or both of your parents alive as you reach middle age, however it is a fact that our loved ones do not stay healthy and well forever. There will…
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Many young people find themselves on a difficult crossroad. They have to balance between making a career and keeping in touch with elderly family members. Staying in touch with older family members is important since as age progresses, they became…
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Life is a constant, unending stream of choices. Yes or no, left or right, right or wrong, all come flying at us on a daily basis and our choices are then scrutinized, analyzed and dissected by those around us. Regardless…
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Our intentions were very positive when we invited my elderly mother to come live with us. We thought we could help her, give her daily companionship, while she could do brief babysitting chores with our two kids. Now, nearly 40…
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