When You Live Hours From an Aging Parent, What Should You...
Most family caregivers report that they're within an hour of their parent's home. What if you're farther away? You live hours from the family home. It's too far to stop by more than every few months. What signs should you be looking for when you are...
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When Should You Step in and Demand Your Dad Receives Home...
You're concerned that your dad isn't able to manage his home as well as he did. He's not doing laundry without your help. He relies heavily on frozen pizzas and canned soup for his meals. You've asked him about home care services, and he refuses to...
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Making Life Easier for the Senior with Dementia
If your senior loved one receiving elder care has been diagnosed with dementia, you may be wondering what to do next, or how you can help make things easier for them in their home. [caption id="attachment_1579" align="alignright" width="300"] Elder...
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September 28 Is National Good Neighbor Day – Be a Good...
What is your idea of a good neighbor? Is it someone who keeps an eye on your house when you are not home? Is it someone who responds when you need help? Perhaps it is simply being friendly and saying “Hello” when you are out for a...
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Constipation Issues in the Elderly
Constipation issues can be very frustrating and uncomfortable for seniors and difficult for family members and caregivers when they experience feelings of helplessness on how to help them find relief. [caption id="attachment_1568"...
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Are These Situations Making Stress Worse for You?
You need to be taking care of yourself, even while you take care of your senior. And sometimes that means getting to the bottom of what might be creating even more stress for you. When you take the time to do that deep dive into what’s creating...
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