Category: Health and Safety
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What to look for this holiday season when visiting family
As you gather with loved ones this holiday season, take the opportunity to observe how older family members are doing, and assess whether they need some additional help. If you only see your parents a few times a year, you may, in fact, notice more changes than someone who sees them on a regular basis.…
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Fred and Elsa’s Story – Making Hoarders’ Home Safe
When I was referred to Elsa through a friend of mine, her husband, Fred, was about to come home after an extended illness. He’d spent a long stay in the hospital with congestive heart failure, and then had been transferred to a skilled nursing facility. As he had reached the Medicare coverage limit for skilled…
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Holiday Visits: A Chance to Assess Whether Your Aging Parents Need Help
Many of us only see our parents a few times a year, and usually it’s during the holidays. Phone calls are generally more frequent, but often our parents are reluctant to complain or admit to us that there’s a problem. They are, after all, the parents. Holiday visits provide the perfect opportunity to get a…
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Housing Options for Your Aging Loved One
Statistics show that the majority of seniors prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. But for some this may not be the most practical solution. Factors such as health, safety, mobility, isolation, home maintenance or modification required, etc. may require the family to look for other options. Housing options for seniors fall…
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Geriatric Care Managers – How Do You Spell Relief?
According to the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) adult children who are caring for an aging parent or relative spend an estimated 18 hours or more taking them to the doctor, grocery shopping, helping with financial issues and generally just being there for them. With approximately 67% of those who care for an elder…
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Selecting the Right Home Care for Your Senior
With 90% of seniors strongly preferring to live at home as they age, the challenge for their adult children is to fulfill their parents’ wishes while ensuring their safety and well being. A qualified in home care provider might be the perfect solution. But how do you find the right provider for your senior loved…
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5 Tips to Safeguard Your Senior Driver
For many seniors, driving is a critical link to their independence. As such, they are often reluctant to give it up – even if it would be in their best interest – and may even avoid any discussions that suggest they do so. If there’s a senior in your life, it’s important that you take…
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