Eldercare Neglect And Abuse: Consumer Information
Information sheet that gives guideline on how to recognize abuse, neglect and misappropriation of funds in a facility. Explains how to and what to do if these issues arise.
Just Juices (Final Foods) and Tiny Little Hands
Learn about a personal experience of a caregiver and hermother in the end stages of Alzheimers Disease.
KISS: Keep It Simple Silly
The author shares her experience with her mom’s decisions to simplify her life more. It can be viewed as their giving up, but in actuality it is about lightening up.
Honoring Thy Father And Thy Mother
Society spends most of our formative years teaching us to detach from parental ties. No one tells you that two or three decades later you will no longer need these lessons as your parents may not be dwelling on this earth any longer.
Vacationing with Aging Parents
Tips on how to arrange an excellent family vacation when parents are coming along. Just start preparing early and vacationing with aging parents can be great fun.
Community Extends Beyond The Walls Of The Community Hospital
Many home care agencies services are covered by Medicare and Non-Medicare Reimbursed Home Care Services. Many of these services are not acknowledged by your local hospitals.
Communications With Your Loved One-Part II
Communication focusing on resolving conflicts, turning them into cooperation and finding the peace that all parties should experience in these challenging times.
Getting Loved Ones to Accept Assisted Living
- Aging
- Caregiver Issues
- Community Services
- Disability - Accessability - Mobility
- Eldercare
- Home Safety and Modification
- Long Term Care
- Residential Options
Convincing elderly loved ones to move from the comfort of the home they’ve known for years into an assisted living situation can be one if the toughest hurdles for families to accomplish.
The “Sandwiched Generation” Caregiver
To overcome the challange of being a care-giver for aging parents, one ought to communicate with all family members and try to involve all of them in the process. The care-giver must not forget about his or her own well-being.
It’s Hot Outside
The importance of hydration and tips for caregivers on preventing dehydration in their elderly loved ones.
Forgetfulness:
A lot of people experience memory lapses. Some memory problems are serious and others are not. People who have serious changes in their memory, personality and behavior may suffer from dementia.