My neighbor, Henry, lived in his little bungalow for nearly 50 years. He and his wife had raised a son in that home. Eventually, the grown son moved across the country. Henry’s wife died. Henry’s son wanted him to move to a place where he’d have company and help when he needed it. A place where he’d be safe and have friends.
Henry would have none of it. He was going to stay in his own home, in his own neighborhood. None of those new-fangled assisted living places where there’s...
Ohhhh, I had this exact situation while I was caring for my parents, so I know how exasperating it is! Actually I went through 40... Read more »
When speaking to groups of caregivers, I often think of the phrase "parenting our parents" as having a negative connotation. While I... Read more »
Convincing Your Elder of The Need for a CaregiverTips for when you've already made the decision that a nursing home or Alzheimer's care... Read more »
There’s an old question that asks “What’s the definition of elderly?” to which the answer is: “Ten years older than I am.” But... Read more »
A few months back, I saw a press release for a new piece of phone technology, one that you can use to tell your mother - why is it always... Read more »
I get so many emails every day from caregivers who are so stressed out, often saying they’d love to take a break and get away for a little... Read more »
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Alternative Names Resources - elder care Information The following organizations are good resources for information on aging... Read more »
It started with Joe. My elderly neighbor had lost his wife and his only child lived in New Jersey. He was totally deaf. How could I not help? My... Read more »
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