Ancestry.com is the largest online database of names and records available. It is also rather expensive. The question of whether Ancestry is worth it for you depends on your needs and goals. If you have no information about your family,…
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The main benefit of home healthcare for elderly people is in providing an important support system. Some elderly people are reluctant to seek help from the health system, even when they need it most, and not all elderly people have…
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The care of aging parents is difficult to manage from a distance, though it is possible. With the right kind of planning and contact, you can overcome many of the barriers which get in the way of their lives without…
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Are you someone who has taken an interest in finding out who you are and what helps to make you special? If so, have you thought about conducting research on and keeping track of your ancestral roots? This could be…
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In short: yes it is well worth it.  Ancestry has a worldwide membership of 2 million, with U.S. Discovery or British Premium membership working out at a mere $12.95 or £8.41 per month, paid annually.  However, while the British Worldwide…
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Finding a documentation technique to record the generations of the family tree is easy with the pedigree chart. There are many styles to choose from and you can get them free online, in books on genealogy research, historical societies, and…
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Family history offers you the opportunity to explore how your ancestors fit into the world around them. You can find all sorts of information on your family today through sites like Ancestry.com or FamilySearch.org. Census records are one commonly used…
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As people are living longer lives, a better quality of life can be achieved often by treating certain elements of health care within the home environment. This not only helps the elderly, but often takes the strain off health care…
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In the past, genealogy was a hobby that required a lot of time, energy, and research. Facts were difficult to nail down, and often required finding obscure books to track down for tiny details. This has now changed. The Internet…
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In genealogy the phrase “leave no stone unturned” is not just a simple saying it is a way of life. No stone is too small to look under because it may be under the smallest stone you will find the…
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The elder population is growing faster than any population in general today and because of wonderful advances in medical science peopler are living much longer. This is good news for many healthy and happy people amongst our elders today, but the cruel…
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When it comes to researching your family history, there are many places you can go to find information about your ancestors. While much of this research may need to be done in person at court houses, libraries and churches, there…
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Touring cemeteries to discover the final resting place of ancestors can be a mystery tour or a well-planned journey with predictable outcomes. If the former is acceptable and fields of stone hold a fascination anyway, then the day will prove…
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Children grow up, graduate from college, then move away from home. This is common in most families. But what happens when the parents are old, have problems coping and need the expertise and care of their children? This is almost…
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If your elderly parents live far away from you, expect that they’ll need your help. Even if you can’t be there physically to aid them in everyday living routines, there are ways to make their lives smoother. 1. Call frequently….
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A family tree can be a mere list of names and dates, full of information but about as interesting as a page of statistics on the comparative drying speeds of various brands of paint. Yet if you follow a few…
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Cemeteries are often the last place one would think to go to for records of any kind. However, many cemeteries keep pretty good records of the people buried there. Not sure what types of records a cemetery would keep? It…
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Aging parents, never-never land children: What to do Some of you might think the terrible twos were bad, but believe me, you don’t know how good you had it. Now that those beautiful rosey cheeked cherubs are all grown up…
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Knowing who we are and where we come from is an important part of growing up in modern times, when families seem to be spread out all over the world. A sense of belonging helps us to feel settled; where…
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Fun and interesting, genealogical research can be done by anyone who is interested in finding out information about his or her own ancestors. There are a multitude of websites available for such research. Some of this information is available for…
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Because of the stigma associated with nursing homes, most elderly people will not voluntarily say they want to go to one. Change is difficult for most people, especially the elderly. Our elderly loved ones live independently for so many years….
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In these contemporary times where there is sustained low fertility rates along with increasing life expectancy, we have an aging population that will require greater healthcare where assistance with activities of daily living (ADL) will be required.  With medical costs…
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Growing old is often a series of losses. First, there is the loss of identity associated with whatever job you held. Then comes the inevitable loss of friends, relatives – perhaps a spouse. There is the loss of health and…
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Older people are particularly vulnerable where money is concerned. Shysters are everywhere assuming that old timers are stashing away money and they are out to take it away from them. That fact is not only commonly known, news headlines constantly…
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Eloise’s daughter lives 1000 miles away but she’s Number 1 on her phone speed dial. If Eloise has any problem or even if she’s just feeling lonely, all she has to do is push Number 1 and her daughter’s voice…
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Being a caregiver is a tough and often unrewarding job. The people they are caring for may be too ill and unstable to give them the feedback and thanks that they need and deserve. Caregivers, whether professional of family members,…
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Many people believe there should be a cut-off age for elderly drivers. However, driving skills differ from person to person. We are usually cautious of teens learning to drive and the elderly who have been driving for years. While there…
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One of the dilemmas we face in our society today is the high costs of medical care.  Unless you are amongst the wealthiest 5%, more than likely you have limited coverage purchased from the health insurance industry depending on what…
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To be a good caregiver, no matter who it is that you are giving care to and for what reason, there are a number of steps to take and things to understand. Some of these steps include: patience, sacrifice, believe…
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Caregiving. It seems like an endless, thankless, frustrating job. But it can also be rewarding, fulfilling, and satisfying! When you find yourself in a caregiver role, there are some simple things you can do to make it easier on yourself…
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