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5 Tips on How to Care for Yourself When You’re Caring for an Aging Parent
Caring for an elderly parent can be full-time job sometimes. If you are trying to juggle work and your own family life along with taking care of an aging parent, you can quickly feel overwhelmed. While it is admirable to look after a parent as they get older, it is equally important to take care [...]
Importance of good oral health for elderly parents to live independently
All kids learn the importance of brushing their teeth after every meal, since parents understand that oral and dental health impacts general health in significant ways. This need to maintain oral health is something which needs to stand the test of time, but as adults age they can sometimes forget the actual significance of dental [...]
The real source of elder fraud: you’re not going to like the answer
Something I read today stopped me cold. I was reading an article about a woman who was sentenced to prison for bilking an elderly man with Alzheimer’s out of $2M. ($2M case highlights growing problem of financial fraud against the elderly.) As I read I was shaking my head. What a horrible woman. Then I [...]
Interview with Carolyn A. Brent, author of Why Wait?
Today I have the great pleasure of being the host on Day 12 of the Virtual Blog Tour of author Carolyn A. Brent whose book Why Wait? The Baby Boomers’ Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially and Legally for a Parent’s Death launches on Amazon on Tuesday November 15, 2011. Author Carolyn A. Brent, M.B.A. is [...]
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Christmas Wish List 2011: Top 5 Tech Gadgets for the Elderly this Season
With Halloween over, it’s now time to start gearing up for the busiest gift-giving holiday of the season—Christmas. While there are “practical” gifts you could give grandma and grandpa this season, why not give them something out of the ordinary—like a tech gadget that can actually be useful and simplify their lives? The ones listed [...]
How Often Should I Be Seeing A Doctor After My 65th Birthday?
As we reach 65, many new issues arise. We need to apply for Social Security and Medicare benefits, and become familiar with what these government programs cover. There may be health issues to be deal. Many people will be getting used to being retired, or be preparing for retirement in the near future. “How often [...]
Protect Aging Parents from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Confusion, memory loss and trouble keeping balance can all be signs of the natural aging process, but what if they were symptoms of something more dangerous? Carbon monoxide poisoning in a home is hazardous because it is undetectable to human senses and early symptoms are similar to less serious ailments. Although it is known as [...]
Choosing a long-term care home for aging relatives
It’s a sad fact that there comes a time for nearly everyone when home care or assisted living are no longer an option, making it time to consider long-term care homes. It’s no easy task – finding a care or nursing home for your aging relatives can be one of the most stressful and heart-breaking [...]
