The need to provide support for elderly parents falls to many adult children. If time permits, think about how you want to be involved in their care. How much time and energy are you willing to put forth? As our parent’s age, they may need some support to maintain their…
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Selecting the Right Assisted Living Facility
Choosing to place your aging loved one in the care of someone other than yourself or another family member is a difficult decision. But, the bills are piling up; you have a busy job, and barely enough time to spend with friends and family. This is the realization that you…
View More Selecting the Right Assisted Living FacilityCaregivers Benefit from Internet Tools
In honor of National Family Caregiver Month: The month is coming to an end, but the job of the caregiver does not. Take a moment to thank a caregiver whenever you have the opportunity and if you are a caregiver, don’t hesitate to reach out to a support network online…
View More Caregivers Benefit from Internet ToolsImproving Home Safety and Ease of Mobility – Aging In Place
Tips For The Accessible Home By Patricia Moore Accessibility to a home–both indoors and out — is important to help people of all ages maintain independence while ensuring safety and security. Simple changes and upgrades to a home can help loved ones stay in their homes and familiar environments longer.…
View More Improving Home Safety and Ease of Mobility – Aging In PlaceCreate a Support Network in Your Hour of Need
WE ALL NEED SUPPORT Are you , or someone you know, facing or dealing with a health crisis? Are you desperate for a little extra help and support but don’t know where to turn? Now, you don’t have to go it alone. Ten years ago my husband had a heart…
View More Create a Support Network in Your Hour of NeedAccepting the Role of Caregiver to Aging Parents
The role of caregiver to aging parents can be a rugged journey along a treacherous path of frustration and indecision. As children of aging parents, we are often right in the middle of the busiest part of our own lives. Growing children, stressful careers, financial concerns, an empty nest loom…
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