aging parents
aging parents
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by Rebecca Sharp Colmer - 2008-07-08
The caregiver role is complex and differs for everyone depending on the needs of the care-receiver.Many times, in the beginning, there may only be a few needs, such as providing transportation or hel...
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by April Norhanian - 2008-07-11
Alternatives to Pricey Retirement HomesIt happens to everyone with parents. One day, it will be time to take care of those who raised you. Retirement homes have long been the choice for busy families...
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by Elder Care Expert - 2008-07-28
It's common knowledge that antioxidants protect us from dangerous substances called free radicals that can lead to many chronic diseases. Science touts antioxidants and their role in everything from p...
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by Elder Care Expert - 2008-07-29
Marilyn is a 72-year-old widow who recently underwent heart angioplasty surgery. She is preparing to leave the hospital soon. But recovering from open-heart surgery is a long process, and her family k...
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by Elder Care Expert - 2008-07-29
Pamela Braun, MSW, LCSW, CPF, of Geriatric Assessment, Management & Solutions says letting the elderly person remain at home is the "least invasive intervention" and can be successful. "When people mo...
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by Elder Care Expert - 2008-07-29
Along with growing old comes a wide range of age-related disorders and diseases: everything from poor eyesight and hearing loss to dementia, Parkinson's disease and cancer.According to Dr. Kedar N. Pr...
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by Rebecca Sharp Colmer - 2008-09-15
Finding the right caregiver to take care of your loved is not always an easy task. Here are some key interview questions to help you get started. Be sure to take notes during the interview. Always ch...
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by Gregory Weldy - 2010-03-06
Of those who are caring for aging parents, not all of us have the good fortune of living within a few blocks of our parents. Most of us either live half a town across or maybe in a different state alt...
