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by Cindy Heller - 2007-10-23
A retirement party is a great way to celebrate the transition of a colleague from employment into retirement. Many offices buzz with the excitement of organizing a retirement party for a dear old coll...
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by Cindy Heller - 2007-10-23
Many elderly retired people choose to move to a retirement community for various reasons. A large home may have been great when they were raising children and pets. Now that the children have left hom...
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by Cindy Heller - 2007-10-23
When life or working conditions become difficult, many people fantasize about early retirement as a form of escape. Early retirement can be a reality if you have taken steps early enough to prepare fo...
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by Wendy Mitchell - 2007-10-16
How likely are you or an elderly loved one to suffer a fall? According to the National Institutes of Health, more than one in three people age 65 or older fall each year, and over 1.6 million will vis...
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by Wendy Mitchell - 2007-09-07
If you and your spouse work and you're looking for a qualified caregiver to take care of your children, you have lots of company. U.S. Census data show that more than half of all married couples are "...
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by Karen Cook - 2007-08-07
Alzheimer's disease has to be the most dreaded diagnosis. We live in fear of it. For ourselves. For our loved ones.Being a caregiver to an Alzheimer's patient is hazardous to the caregiver's physical,...
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by Karen Cook - 2007-07-21
Have you heard stories of "the old days"? You know, back when family members all lived together? Generation after generation?If you were lucky you heard these history lessons from grandparents or grea...
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by - 2007-07-19
Some of the more elderly members of the family will feel better about the aging process if someone takes responsibility for setting guidelines on Family Elder Care issues. Many families do not want to...
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by Wendy Mitchell - 2007-07-10
Talking to your aging parents now about financial, legal, housing and long-term care issues can avoid many potential problems later on.Here are a few topics suggested by The Eldercare Locator, a free ...
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by Wendy Mitchell - 2007-07-10
Extreme heat-temperatures reaching 90 degrees and above-can pose a significant threat for older adults, especially those with health problems. While you can't control the weather, you can take actions...
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by Molly Shomer - 2007-06-29
Tell people you're thinking about bringing a parent to live with you and your family in your home and half will say, "I'd rather have root canal without anesthetic!" The other half will show varying d...
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by Carol McGowan and Cindy Streekstra - 2007-06-26
Often, the focus of the person providing the direct care is on protecting their loved one, and enhancing their dignity and self-esteem. As their loved ones behavior becomes unpredictable and care need...
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by Wade Robins - 2007-06-20
One of the biggest fears confronting those who are approaching old age is the loss of friends and loved ones who have been with them throughout their lives. Losing someone close is difficult at any ti...
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by Carol McGowan and Cindy Streekstra - 2007-06-14
The person providing the hands-on or direct care is often viewed as the only caregiver. However, there are many other tasks that need to be addressed as families take over responsibilities that their ...
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by Lisa Arden - 2007-06-11
Walk-in Bathtubs have been extremely popular in Great Britain, Europe and the Far East for almost three decades. Bathtubs with doors were introduced in the US 6 or 7 years ago, and public demand has i...
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by Eb Netr - 2007-06-11
Playing skill games online may not seem like social support, but it is. When elderly people play puzzle games, brain-teasers or similar games, their memory doesn't decline like it does in people who d...
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by Arthor Pens - 2007-06-10
Electric recliner lift chairs are designed to provide a substantial amount of support and are beneficial to individuals suffering from a variety of illnesses such as CHF, COPD, diabetes, knee and hip ...
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by Wade Robins - 2007-05-17
Because so many American households rely on the income from both parents in order to make ends meet each month, there may be no one at home during the day to take care of an aging parent. And even in ...
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by Stephen Chua - 2007-05-14
Retirement community apartments for senior citizen is a very good option for many people who has already retired and want to enjoy life in their golden years. This is a good alternative for them to re...
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by Richard Kuhns - 2007-05-06
Having elderly parents can be a medical challenge and a lot of stress for the children. In fact some elderly parents seem to think life is about having the best doctors and their self worth is actuall...