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Will you need to take time away from work or cut corners caring for your own family to assist your aging parents, grandparents or close friend, if they become ill? If you have an aging parent and a family of your own...and if you're a woman, chances are you will eventually be the one that will assist an aging parent or close friend with their affairs, personal care or coordination of care during their rehab and healing. If your parent has a hospital stay for a broken hip after a fall or has a knee replacement surgery, most likely they will need supervision at home.

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Maybe it’s the thought of mowing the grass, shoveling the snow, or the kitchen faucet that needs to be repaired. The multitude of responsibilities and maintenance involved in keeping up your current home may make the move to an Independent Living Community look very attractive. But is it ...

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I love the start of a new year. It brings to mind that the possibilities are endless, and for many of us, it's a great time to start something new or different in our lives. I'd be a rich person if I had a nickel for everyone out there who has decided to open a new in-home care agency, open a ...

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I'd be a rich person if I had a nickel for everyone out there who has decided to open a new in-home care agency, open a professional geriatric care management practice, or start some sort of elder care business. (I get a call or email about this at least 3 times per week consistently!) What I ...

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Marketing in-home care services can be an expensive adventure unless you know some of the secrets that make marketing a small business successful. Having consulted with in-home care services and elder care service providers for many years, I show providers that there are some key strategies keep ...

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Marketing in-home care services can be an expensive adventure unless you know some of the secrets that make marketing a small business successful. Having consulted with in-home care services and elder care service providers for many years, I show providers that there are some key strategies keep ...

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At A Servant’s Heart, we love checklists. Checklists help us be great at what we do! They do this by freeing our minds to focus on new ideas and observations, because we don’t have to waste mental energy keeping track of things that can be included in a checklist. Of course, checklists don’t do you any good if you don’t use them! They work best for repetitive processes which are composed of many individual detailed steps, none of which can be forgotten.

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Tax Scam Warning: Beware of Phony Refund Scheme Abusing Popular College Tax Credit; Senior Citizens, Working Families and Church Members Are Targets

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For some seniors, one of the hardest things about accepting that they are becoming more home bound is the inability to attend their local church, even with home care. The spiritual support of a church family is a lifelong source of strength, and when an individual must stay at home all the time, he or she really misses the fellowship and activities of church.

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All too often people consider elderly care in response to an accident, illness or significant decline in health which can result in decisions having to be made under extreme pressure and at short notice. It is therefore encouraged that individuals and their families consider elderly care options at the earliest stage possible. Planning never does any harm and ensures that people remain in control of choices regarding care to the greatest extent possible.

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Loneliness has become a major issue amongst elderly people in the UK and is something that can result in significant damage to health. Social interaction and friendships are not only important in helping reduce the risk of mortality or developing certain diseases, but they also help individuals recover when they do fall ill.

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Parkinson's Disease is a progressive neurological condition that causes people to lose nerve cells in the brain, causing the symptoms of the disease to appear. As symptoms get worse, Parkinson's Disease can cause people to be robbed of control in their day-to-day lives. Some examples of things that people may experience are: - You can freeze on the spot - You can lose the ability to communicate - Eating and drinking can be painfully slow and difficult - Your muscles can get so stiff, it’s hard to even move - You can get very ill if you don’t get your medication on time

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You may hope it will never happen, but one day you may find that your parents or older relatives need your help to manage their home. How will you carry out the sacred trust of getting the best price or helping them keep the property, and age in place? Good communication is the key to success. David Solie, author of “How to Say It to Seniors,” counsels you to let the older person talk. Listen to their stories of life in the home. Then explain the financial aspects. If you have any doubts about their level of understanding, have them repeat what you said in their own words.

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Who needs to keep their information available and updated? Actually, all of us should but very few do. However for those at risk, such as seniors, people with chronic illness, serious allergies or medication complications, special needs children and anyone traveling away from home it is something that should not be overlooked.

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It is great news when the sunshine and good weather arrives, however it is important to remember that high temperatures can be dangerous for vulnerable groups such as the elderly and they should be protected from the possible health effects of hot weather where possible.

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Early diagnosis of dementia is crucial in ensuring that people are able to get the specialist dementia care and support they need to maintain independence and enjoy the highest quality of life possible. Being aware of the early signs and symptoms of dementia is particularly important at Christmas as it can be the first time families get together in months and therefore the time we notice differences in the behavior and memory of relatives. Symptoms of dementia that we can all look out for over Christmas include:

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Old age isn’t for sissies. Or for their caregivers, who often juggle full-time jobs, families of their own and other responsibilities. Taking care of an elderly loved one can be an overwhelming, challenging, emotionally draining "job."

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A recent report by the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service charity (“WRVS”) has highlighted the extent to which elderly people are suffering from falls and the psychological impact this has on them. According to the findings, more than 35% of people over 65 have fallen in the last two years and 32% of those living alone have suffered a fall in the last year (compared to 22% of people who do not live alone). This has also been seen across hospitals with the number of readmissions of people over 75 having risen from 306,000 to 360,000 per year in the period 2006-2011.

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It's hard enough for caregivers and their loved ones to agree that some additional help is needed. But once that bridge is crossed, the task of finding just the right person can be just as challenging. What questions should be asked? Are special credentials required? Can we trust them? What are the laws? It's mind boggling. That's exactly how I felt when I started out on the caregiving journey, and it is the major impetus behind Seniority Matters and our directory of service providers.

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Alzheimer’s Disease International has marked September 2012 as the first global World Alzheimer’s Month - an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge the stigma of dementia. The theme of this year’s Alzheimer’s Month is Dementia: Living Together, when Alzheimer’s associations across the world are encouraged to focus on reducing the stigma associated with the condition and make communities more dementia-friendly.

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When elderly people require additional support with the tasks of daily living it is typically considered that remaining at home with the help of a carer or a professional home care provider is preferable to residential care. It should also be recognised that basic adaptations to the home can help individuals and couples remain independent for as long as possible. There are many steps that elderly people can take to help maximise their independence at home, including making use of a wide range of adaptations and equipment available. Around the Home

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The Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) recently undertook a review of care and nursing homes in order to look at how well the health needs of residents were being met. The review included interviewing or observing care being delivered to 386 residents across 81 homes, with a scope for considering GP services and pathways for continence care, NHS support through the direct provision of nursing services and training of staff.

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A new report by the Royal College of Nursing (“RCN”) highlights how care homes in the UK are struggling to meet the care needs of residents. The report follows a survey of 584 care and nursing home nurses which found that staff are facing ever increasing challenges in providing care.

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Age UK, a prominent charity which supports older people, has released its Care in Crisis Report 2012 which offers a damning analysis of the funding of social care services for older people in the UK.

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After decades of being together couples come to complement and care for each other in many different ways. It is therefore no surprise that for many elderly couples the thought of being apart for even a few days is a traumatic one. The support of a professionally trained home carer is a cost effective way of helping couples remain together in their own home for as long as possible.

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Her heart stopped beating. She was revived and rushed to the Intensive Care Unit from our hospital room by way of a brief stop in the cardiac care unit. The prognosis was not optimistic. I prepared for my ove ight vigil by parking myself in the only unclaimed table and chair left in the waiting room. It was to be my sleeping quarters for the night.r

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As the UK’s population ages and people continue to live longer both families and health and social care services are being put under increased pressure. At the same time, the supply and funding of statutory care services have not seen sufficient growth and almost 800,000 people with care-related needs are now living with no formal support of any kind.

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A report has been released in the UK indicating that thousands of elderly people in England are struggling at home with little or no help with day-to-day living.

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A report has been released in the UK indicating that thousands of elderly people in England are struggling at home with little or no help with day-to-day living.

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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a new set of guidelines to promote a better standard of care and support for older people living in their own homes. The report offers a number of key recommendations for home care providers to follow when supporting elderly people at home.

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Awareness of care at home as an alte ative to residential care homes is growing amongst older people and their families. Naturally therefore, when elderly people do begin to require support with their daily lives many more families are actively choosing to remain in the comfort of their own home, surrounded by the people and things they love, rather than being forced to move into residential care.

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Europe is experiencing higher than normal temperatures during summary 2015. As a result, a health warning has been issued with particular conce raised for the safety of vulnerable groups including older people, young children and people with breathing difficulties.

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Fighting, unpleasantries, resentment, jealousy, greed, entitlement, "he said - she said." What causes these, or at the very least, inflames them? A lack of planning. It's alive and well for those who refuse to plan for their demise, or simply may not know how to plan. Since the beginning of time, there has been a battle between the good and the bad, and it will continue as long as humans are alive, but it doesn't have to be this way.

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Everyone has heard the term "Buyer Beware." In my business of helping people downsize their homes and possessions, it should be "Seller Beware." From family to professionals, there are individuals of all shapes and sizes who prosper from taking advantage of older adults faced with the need to downsize. I could write a book as lengthy as Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace about the personalities that I have encountered in my career who have contributed to this sham.

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Exploitation can raise its ugly head in the midst of unsuspecting situations. Such was the case with the Garvey family (not real name). Mom and Dad Garvey were about the nicest people you'd ever wish to meet. Their three adult children lived nearby; they loved to have all the grandchildren over for Sunday dinners. All of the children were successful, and the family often took vacations together. As Mom Garvey shared with me, she could not recall one moment of discord between her kids. Dad Garvey was diagnosed with cancer at age 73, and the disease progressed rapidly.

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In twenty years of helping people settle their estates, one glaring fact always stands out: we have way too much stuff! Just start poking around your closets, under the beds, up in the attics or your garage, and you'll agree. Our overstuffed and cluttered homes, and garages that can't hold our cars, have created a new industry: professional organizers; thank goodness for them. Let's not forget the good reason why all of these storage companies keep going up across your city. People can't seem to let go of their "stuff." Don't organize your junk -- get rid of it!

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I find it hard to believe there is actually a word in the English language that could possibly describe what caregivers go through. There can't be! The experiences during the process of caregiving are often a deep, emotional shift accompanied by confusion, frustration, and even resentment for many. Somewhere along the line, one loses oneself, and their individuality blurs with the needs of the loved one.

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Nineteen years ago, I had this crazy idea sitting at my corporate desk that if I was going to work this hard for them, I might as well work that hard for myself. I kept thinking to myself, "Julie, how can you even think of this - you must be off your rocker to consider leaving the reliability of a paycheck and benefits." But it was like a lightning bolt from the sky - an intense thought that grabbed hold of this young woman at the exuberant age of 28, and it never let go. They say this is the first inclination you are an entrepreneur.

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It had been a week since Dad's funeral, and life was getting back to normal for Sharon. Despite the sadness of the occasion, it had been nice to be with her brother and sister and their families. She hadn't been to her dad's house since he went into the hospital. She dreaded walking into the empty house, knowing it contained a flood of memories. As she got in her car to drive across town to the house she grew up in, the lump in her throat grew. She thought about all the happy times around the dinner table, and many other memories.

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Caregiving places demands on the whole family. When you have one person in the family who has special needs, others sometimes feel left out and that their needs aren't being considered. Sometimes it helps to take some time and think about the whole family to think about how all your family members are doing. You may want to get a piece of paper and a pencil to write down some different aspects of family life. Across the top of the page, make 4 columns.

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If you are caring for a loved one and holding down a job, you are not alone. There are over 30 millio American workers now dealing with the caregiving/work balancing act. Yet, as a society, we have not accepted aging & caregiving as a natural, normal part of life. For example, every other industrialized nation offers paid family leave for all workers.

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In the United States, there are signs of beginning awareness of an issue that policymakers in Australia and the U.K. have recognized for years: More and more children are providing care for elders and other adult relatives with disabilities. Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD, founder and president of Boca Respite Volunteers and the Caregiving Youth Project in Boca Raton, FL, has researched the problem in the United States and has written that: "Recognition, assessment, education, support, and research of young caregivers is yet to be well established throughout the United States.

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For millions of Americans, the reality of declining health of an older relative raises profound emotional, spiritual, and financial issues. And, unlike previous generations, today's 50-something sons and daughters face an additional challenge: juggling responsibilities for caregiving with paid ...

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What happens in the emergency department . . . stays in the ED? Not really. A recent study stresses that ED visits have lasting effects on elderly patients from six months to a year! What often occurs in the ED says much about a patient’s upbringing, self-growth and self-determination. How do you hold up before, during and after stressful situations? Do you wait for someone else’s directive or do you have a plan of your own? Do you become more certain or more fearful with age? What’s the best strategy for aging?

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By Jacqueline Marcell, Author of ‘Elder Rage’ www.ElderRage.com For eleven years I pleaded with my obstinate elderly father to allow a caregiver to help him with my ailing mother, but after 55 years of loving each other he adamantly insisted on taking care of her himself. Every caregiver I hired to help him called in exasperation, "Jacqueline, I just can't work with your father–his temper is impossible to handle. I don't think he’ll accept help until he's on his knees himself."

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When I had just gotten married my wife still worked for an elder care assisted living facility. It was a type A facility in Texas and so the residents were expected to be able to get out of their bed unassisted during emergencies. My wife really liked her job and the rewarding nature that comes with taking care of the elderly. She understood that many of the elderly at these facilities had no visitors and had lost the ability to think clearly.

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The trend in assisted living facilities being the primary way we take care of our aging loved ones is continuing to increase. With this increasing trend are some other not so nice aspects to this burgeoning elder care business. Care worker to resident ratios based on state licensing requirements are often ignored. The staff that takes care of your loved one in the day and night are usually paid near minimum wage. Managers get bonuses based on cutting the budget which often encourages working the facility understaffed.

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Recently, I led our monthly webinar for professionals working with family caregivers on Caregiving.com. In the webinar, I shared the ten life lessons I learned from working with family caregivers. I thought you’d enjoy them, too. The life lessons I’ve learned from family caregivers follow: 1. Health Gives You a Fighting Chance, No Matter What Happens.r

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Few things can make us feel crazier than expecting something from someone who has nothing to give.rn— Melody Beattie Though asking for help can be empowering, it is counter-cultural. We’re taught to be stoic, not how to ask for help. Yes, HOW you ask determines your success. In a healthy family asking is pretty safe, but functional families are rare.

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Perhaps noted as one of the greatest United States presidents of all time, Abraham Lincoln’s early life may not have reflected his potential greatness. He failed in business. He lost election to the state legislature, Speaker of the House, nomination for Congress, appointment of land officer, U.S. Senate twice and nomination for Vice President. After those eight major failures, Lincoln was elected President of the United States. How many of us would have kept going like Lincoln did?

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There are millions of children or adults who take a lesson in a subject that they wish to excel at. These lessons can deal with sports, academics, dance, instruments, and singing. While all of these lessons are popular it is quite possible that signing lessons are the most sought after lessons. There are a wide number of reasons why a person may wish to take a singing lesson. In fact a singing lesson is such a popular choice that you may already be taking one or are interested in learning about taking a singing lesson.

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It seems that every decade or so there is some new fad the runs through the business world in terms of supervision and in the world of diversity management, downsizing, outsourcing, generational work conflicts and the information age, things are even more complicated than ever before. No longer does a one size fits all leadership model really work. We can’t treat everyone the same and expect that everything will just “work out” somehow. Managers and leaders must have a framework with which to manage their workers in a way that honors everyone’s unique and specific position on the job.

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As we age we often take things for granted. We’ve lived in our homes for many years and have become accustomed to the way things are but are we alert to changes that may impact our safety in our homes? Many of the people I work with have difficulty with balance. Whether caused by an ear infection or a more chronic condition a real result of balance issues is fall risks. Knowing that you have trouble with falls is the first step to protecting yourself from serious injury. Let’s take a walk around the house and see how safe is home really! Let’s walk through a typical day.

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Stress plays a dominant role in human disease. The effects of mental stress are insidious and affect structure and function of the entire brain and body. As we age, we have a harder time coping with stress. In fact, aging may be defined as the progressive decrease in the ability to adapt to mental and physical stress. One part of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong practice is to release unnecessary tension in muscles. Muscles are an excellent mental stress barometer since hyper-arousal consistently leads to amplified muscle tension.

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When you have elderly parents or relatives, it may be a struggle to determine when exactly is the "best" time to move your loved one into an assisted living facility. While there is no perfect time or exact science, it generally is recommended that sooner rather than later is best. Waiting ...

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Three years ago my mother-in-law moved in with us. Today we have a wonderful arrangement, but getting there was a little bumpy. We never had big problems. We did have some little ones. The fact is, my mother-in-law is a sweet, easygoing person who is a pleasure to be around. The real problem was me. I was unprepared for this change in our life and lifestyle. I became resentful and turned into a complaining, crabby monster. The old line goes, "I wish I knew then what I know now".

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No, I am not talking about weight; I am talking about the largest organ on your body, your skin. As we age, the skin, like every other organ in our body, begins to decline. While we don’t have any way to reverse this aging process there are things that we can do to boost it functioning and help to prevent skin integrity issues, a major complication for many seniors. What does skin do for us? • Helps maintain proper body temperature • Wards off infections • Waterproof barrier that keeps moisture in and moisture out. • Provides sensory information about our environment and injury

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Last year, I received a call from Sharon, the adult daughter of a potential client, Bette. Her father, Burt, had passed away a little over a year ago from an extended battle with cancer and Bette had been his primary caregiver. Until his passing, Bette was mobile, energetic and rarely sick. Once Burt passed away, Bette became a ‘different person’ rarely leaving the house. Her sunny, upbeat disposition had turned into an apathetic approach to everything and everyone in her life.

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Nearly one-third of people over the age of 65 are hard-of-hearing while nearly 50% of people over the age of 85 suffer from some form of hearing loss. Because hearing loss is usually a gradual process that begins in one’s forties, it is commonly not recognized until it is significant. It is important to be able to recognize signs of hearing loss, have it diagnosed and treated. Symptoms of hearing loss: • Have trouble hearing over the telephone, • Find it hard to follow conversations when two or more people are talking, • Need to turn up the TV volume so loud that others complain,

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The time has come. You are in need of home care services. Chances are good that this need has been preceded by some sort of crisis; a hospitalization, death of a spouse or a sudden decline in health. Likely, there are so many things to think about and arrange. There may be a variety of service groups coming in and out of your home to assist you in this transition; home health care, home care, hospice, durable medical equipment, housekeeping services and an increase in friend and family visits.

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By 2030, Americans over the age of 65 will reach 71 million, approximately 20% of our population. Further, almost 90% of Americans over the age of 65 have one or more degenerative disorders. These conditions were once thought to be a natural consequence of aging but there is now evidence that many conditions like heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis, arthritis, diabetes can be either prevented or lessened by ongoing good nutrition and exercise.

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Recent changes in the employment and regulatory market have made hiring caregivers through an agency financially more difficult for families. In response, many people have turned to the internet marketplace to essentially, ‘place an order’ for a caregiver ‘at cost’, leaving the traditional agency out of the entire transaction. This begs the question, ‘Are Home Care Agencies Obsolete?’.

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Scenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent to your home? • Do you care for him/her every day in her own home? • Do you contact a home care agency or hire a caregiver privately?

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Scenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent to your home? • Do you care for him/her every day in her own home? • Do you contact a home care agency or hire a caregiver privately?

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Scenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent to your home? • Do you care for him/her every day in her own home? • Do you contact a home care agency or hire a caregiver privately?

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Perhaps in Shakespeare's time, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet but that's not necessarily so in the twenty-first century. Today we know that words can inspire us to achieve goals we never thought possible, but they can also fuel ethnic, racial, or religious prejudice. Given the ...

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Right now, my mother and I are sitting in our screened in back porch at home eating pancakes, strawberries and grits. We've been talking about the different birds chirping and hopping from tree to tree and watching the squirrels run back and forth across the grass.nn!3 years ago this week, I ...

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How can you prepare to become a parent to your parent? Sounds like a crazy proposition, but is it? With the advent of sophisticated medical technology and pharmaceuticals, we are able to live longer. The quantity of our life is extended and, allegedly, so is the quality of our life. Illnesses ...

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(assuming no mental or physical impairment exists) Have you ever tried to pick up a pencil? What about trying to drink a glass of water? How about trying to punch in the ten digits of a phone number to call your friend on your cell? There was a point when you stopped thinking about ...

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There is a difference between aging and getting old. The first is something that you'll do , just as a matter of course, with each and every breath you take until you make your next phasal transition. Getting "old" is totally a mindset; it's avoidable and should be consciously avoided at all ...

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There is a difference between aging and getting old. The first is something that you'll do , just as a matter of course, with each and every breath you take until you make your next phasal transition. Getting "old" is totally a mindset; it's avoidable and should be consciously avoided at all ...

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I cannot tell you how many times I have encountered sales people that don’t know anything about the product or service they are promoting and said to myself, “what is this person doing here?” or “why did I even bother to ask this person a question” or worse yet, ,just turn heel and walk ...

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Unfortunately, sub-par Alzheimer's care and assisted living facilities with less-than-attentive staff do exist, and unless you know what you're looking for, it's easy to choose one that will ultimately fail to meet your requirements for quality care and supervision.n If you understand enough of the process to know wha

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Millions of low-income seniors struggle financially on a daily basis, trying to make ends meet. Coupled with the exorbitant cost of prescriptions, many other necessities, like nourishing food and medical supplies, fall to the wayside. Fortunately, low-income seniors reliant on their medications have recourse - the majo

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We all want to protect our loved ones from danger, but it's impossible to be with them every moment of the day. And unfortunate as it is, scam artists see your aging Mom or Dad as an easy target, knowing full well that elderly individuals are more likely to fall for their scams. Elder fraud often goes unreported, but i

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Prescribed only by a physician, home health care is skilled nursing care that aids in the recovery from illness, injury, or surgery in the patient's home. And fortunately for many seniors who are now opting for care at home, Medicare insurance covers most costs related to home health care. n The government, however, h

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Before individual state governments passed much-needed legislation, many assisted living facilities were only private pay situations. Fortunately, for many older Americans facing housing dilemmas, Medicaid waiver programs have taken up much of the slack that Medicare did not. Providing funds for placement in assisted l

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Many of us will gladly take Mom to her doctor's appointments, administer medications, and check in if the need arises without a second thought. But with millions of loyal children caring for aging parents out of their own pockets, a little financial relief is welcome. Few family caregivers are aware that you can get pa

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Before starting Gilbert Guide, I was unaware of the issues that come with finding an in-home caregiver. As it turns out, I wasn't alone. A lot of people think that you just open the phonebook, pick up the phone, say what you want, and the senior homecare provider just shows up. If you're unhappy, the company replaces t

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