Family

Falls tend to be especially a problem for people at both ends of the age spectrum – small children and the elderly.  They are arguably a bigger issue for the elderly, because a frail body is much more likely to…
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As a person begins researching his/her family, one of the questions that comes to mind is, ” How do I find vital records including birth, death, marriage and divorce dates about my ancestors?” This will not include web sites which…
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Most adult children want what’s best for their aging parents, but when the wonder drugs that have been saving them are no longer effective, and parents who previously had occasional memory lapses begin to have them constantly, it becomes more…
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“The Keeper of The Sacred Knowledge” or “The One Who Knows” or (my favorite) “The Historian”, are titles my kids have jokingly given to me at one time or another because of my habit of writing down family history. This…
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Eldercare is an area covered by Job and Family Service, which is available to aid those in the process of taking care of senior citizens. This is a complicated task carried on by millions of Americans today and with boomers…
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Unexpected circumstances can place us in a major dilemma when we’re suddenly faced with nursing care costs. This can place such a strain on the budget and bring about much stress and anxiety. Elder care is expensive and that fact…
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Ways to Protect an Aging Parent Without Making Them Feel Less Independent All those born into the “baby boom” generation, if fortunate, went on to become a part of the “sandwich generation,” i.e. middle aged adults caring for their young…
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Most parents across the world are generally concerned with ensuring that their children are cared for, happy, and healthy. Without a doubt, this desire does not change as children grow into adults. However, due to the cyclical nature of life,…
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For generations, elderly family members were taken care of by their loved ones, inside the comfort of the family home. The busy lifestyles-some would say selfish lifestyles-of the baby boomer generation has changed how we take care of loved ones…
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According to the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging the average cost for elderly care is about sixty- one dollars a day. The U.S Department of Labor has estimated the average cost of full-time child care is…
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Senior citizen abuse is an ongoing problem that doesn’t usually make the headlines. When it occurs at nursing homes and other senior care facilities, there’s a reluctance to talk about it. However, it does happen, and the situation must be…
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Things to worry about The older parents get, the more their kids can tend to worry about their immediate future. Despite their many years of performing certain tasks, there is always the possibility that things will go wrong. Sometimes parents…
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Talking with your aging parents may become an increasingly difficult thing to do. First, aging causes a number of ailments, most notably a gradual loss of hearing. Second, the older your parents get, the more likely that at least one…
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We of the sandwich generation face a terrible dilemma. We want to be good parents to our children, but at the same time we find that our own parents are not as independent as they once were. What’s more, it…
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In a world where the hearts of men have grown cold, there live our pets, who have nothing to offer but unconditional love, acceptance, and comfort.  Their adoration is unchanging.  Some of them would willingly die to protect us.  Our…
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Hospital costs are through the roof and the best insurance doesn’t pay 100 percent of the costs, and most people are happy to leave the hospital as soon as possible and recuperate from home. Yet, sometimes they need help with…
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Many countries give grants for those people who decide to modify their accommodation to suit their safety needs. Although it sounds very complex, the simplicity of changing a bathroom to prevent falls is quite easy, and bearing in mind the…
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Exactly what does “hospice” mean? Since it is a relatively new concept in medical care, there is much confusion, along with many misconceptions. The term, from the same root word as “hospitality,” can be traced to medieval times when it…
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Our parents have looked after us and nurtured us for most of our life. They have been the main driving force in our world from raising us from tiny tots to pushing us outside for our first driving lesson. As…
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The day may come when you feel your elderly parent should no longer live alone. Due to health or safety issues other housing arrangements may need to be made. Often times the first choice is to move them into your…
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It is an emotionally difficult realization that your aging parent can no longer care for themselves independently. As difficult as this may be for the child, it is more so for the parent. The house needs maintenance and possibly a…
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There comes a time when our elderly parents are no longer able to manage for themselves. Sometimes this happens because of a medical emergency. Sometimes one of the grandparents has died, leaving the surviving spouse alone and lonely in a…
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Because we love our parents, we want to protect them as they grow older. At the same time, our efforts to keep them safe can hurt them in a different way, by taking away their valued independence. How can we…
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Although most of us have the right intentions by accepting that we may have to take responsibility for looking after the needs of our elderly relatives, we can often overlook the fact that we are not merely moving them into…
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Getting older There comes a time in every adults life where it becomes painfully clear that their parents are aging. This can be a very difficult revelation for some people, particularly if they have fond memories of the days when…
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I could go on a wild tangent of the verse the bible speaks of regarding respecting your mother and father, and the forgive and forget thing. But I have to say, one can forgive but one does not forget, that’s…
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Signs of Caregiver Burnout Caregivers attempt to place a smile on their face, but the results of all the sacrifice show themselves through a frozen life. Other family members must honor the sacrifices made of the caregiver, but may not…
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Since there is no encyclopedia of parenting skills, and life may unexpectedly present us with the challenge of living with an adult child, making the best of the situation takes a bit of humor, some rules, more humor, respect, and…
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Coping with a guest who drinks too much, is similar to baby sitting. You must be on your toes, and expect the unexpected. Here are a couple of tips and ideas that you may want to try next time. Not every tip…
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I constantly hear a dreaded statement from many of my adults friends who gave birth to children that have recently grown to the age of twenty-one.  I am sucked into these conversations either by phone, in person or email.  The…
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