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Making a Difference For Loved Ones in Care Facilities (Popularity:  )
As I write this, a dear elderly friend may be taking her last breaths in the bed of a nursing home 30 miles from here. Bernice and I bonded like super-glue nine years ago when her son, who is now my favorite ex-husband, brought me home to meet his mother. You know how sometimes you meet someone and you just KNOW them ... how they think, how they react, how ...
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Me and My Aging Parent! (Popularity: )
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We are blessed to be living in a time in which advances in medicine and technology have resulted in greater longevity. Yet, living longer also means that a greater number of Americans will be living with serious health conditions.
Many care-giving responsibilities will fall on the shoulders of boomers, who will find themselves in the tricky position of having to make life-altering decisions for their parents.
When the signs of aging become ...
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Medical Walkers - What Brands and Features Are Available? (Popularity: )
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Life is tough enough when you have mobility problems. When just walking to the mailbox is too much, using a walker is a big help. There are plenty of options in medical walkers, so there should be no problem finding on that will suit your particular needs. What helps is knowing the brand names, model numbers and features are out there so you can make an informed decision and a ...
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Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect (Popularity: )
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Nursing home neglect and abuse is a national disgrace. In fact, this is a widespread -- and increasing -- problem in the United States. An analysis of the death certificates of persons who died in California nursing homes between 1986 and 1993 revealed that over 7%, or 1 in 15, of the deaths of seniors in nursing homes, resulted at least in part, to utter neglect, lack of food or ...
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Nursing Home Abuse: An Issue You Should Be Aware Of (Popularity: )
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If you have ever had family members stay in a nursing home you know how big a deal nursing home abuse can be. Staff members at a nursing home have been known to physically and mentally abuse their patients for reasons known only to them. While this problem is rare it can be a serious issue which can lead to injury or death in some cases.
There are some basic steps ...
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Proactive Care - Staying in Tune With Our Elderly Parents (Popularity: )
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Aging is a natural process. We cannot reverse it or prevent it. It's another stage in our lives. Our retirement years are just another stage in our lives. During our retirement years we undergo physical, mental and emotional changes. As your parents age you may notice these changes. This is the time to get involved in your parents lives. Taking a little bit of time to stay connected with our ...
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Quality Time with a Loved One with Alzheimer's (Popularity: )
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Spending time with a loved one who has Alzheimer's disease may raise questions about the best way to enjoy your time together. Perhaps Alzheimer's disease has made it more challenging for your loved one to participate in the activities you used to do together, or maybe you are simply confused about the most appropriate activities to suggest. Involvement in activities that promote a sense of accomplishment, well-being and connection with ...
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Recognizing Elder Abuse (Popularity: )
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Abuse can happen for any age group, including adults and the elderly who may be too frail or physically and mentally challenged to defend themselves. Every year, incidents are reported by witnesses or individuals who have witnessed or had "hunches" about claimed abuse reports. There is a question of how many others are being unreported. That is why it is important to recognize abuse when it takes place. After all, ...
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Senior Safety - 5 Simple Exercises to Lessen Fall Risk (Popularity: )
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There is no exercise program available that will be effective it is not followed. The problem with many programs for seniors is that they are too strenuous, too complicated, or there are just too many exercises to remember to do and, therefore, are not continued. Before starting any exercise program it is best to check with your doctor to be sure it is okay.
The exercises I am going to teach ...
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Services Provided by Home Care CT Agencies (Popularity: )
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When considering home care CT residents should understand their options for services so that planning for a sick or injured relative’s care will go smoothly and everyone will know what to expect. For in home care CT agencies typically offer personal care, homemaker and companion services.
Personal Care
Home care CT agencies supply personnel such as nurses’ aides or certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to assist patients needing help with their activities of ...
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