Elder Care Articles

1). Not All Assisted Living Centers Are Created Equal By : Art Gib
Do you feel trapped by your own body as you grow older? Make old age more of a vacation than incarceration by finding the right assisted living center in Mesa, Arizona.
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2). Sensory Loss in Older Adults: Taste, Smell & Touch; Behavioral Approaches for Caregivers By : Joseph Casciani
This article is the third in a series that discuss sensory changes accompanying aging, and the necessary behavioral adjustments made by caregivers. The purpose of this article is to introduce some of the behavioral health insights, principles, and approaches that influence our caregiving roles. This article addresses age-related changes in taste, smell, and touch, and facial expressiveness.
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3). Five Ways to Avoid Financially Supporting Aging Parents By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Many older adults are not financially prepared for unexpected health care expenses during retirement and often look to children or other family members to provide financial or personal support. By preparing early you can avoid being placed in this situation.
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4). Americans Shocked to Learn that Medicare Does Not Pay for All Healthcare Expenses By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Many Americans believe that the government pays for all health expenses once they participate in Medicare. Not true. Medicare does not pay for the most significant of healthcare expenses, long term care. Learn what Medicare does and does not pay for so you can plan for your healthcare future.
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5). My Kids Will Care for Me - And Other Myths About Aging By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Parents often believe, rather they expect, children will care for them as they age. This is not always the case. Learn common myths about caregiving, aging and unrealistic expectations.
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6). Party Themes - Ideas & Tips By : David Kowalczyk
Do you require thoughts for your themes? Well look no further we are able to assist the spark your original juices by going over more than a few factors that decide a winning prom.
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7). Funeral Costs - A Final Expense By : Kenneth Scott
Death is inevitable and he who takes birth must one day leave for heavenly abode. Most of us avoid talking about death and funerals but the fact is that there are funeral costs to be borne and in the event one has not provided for it, the family has to undertake the expense.
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8). Chair Lifts - A Little Extra Help! By : Kenneth Scott
Chair lifts can really enhance mobility for people with handicaps.
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9). Male Sandwiched Boomers: A New Trend in Caregiving By : Phyllis Goldberg
If you happen to be a Sandwiched Boomer, the following quietly growing trend may surprise you. The results of recent studies indicate that nearly 40% of close to 44 million unpaid caregivers for the elderly are male. The call to honor loved ones is becoming an emerging pattern of male behavior.
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10). Finding Innovative Senior Care in Your Community By : Thomas Henricks
With the increase in the ratio of elderly people today there has been an increase in the care options for those persons. New innovations in services and quality of care have surfaced. Find the care you want for your loved one.
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11). Factors that Influence the Ability to be a Care Giver By : Susan Ellis
Care giving is a learned skill. We react to the task in different ways. By understanding our reactions we will know how best to proceed.
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12). Preparing for the Responsibility of Elder Care By : Thomas Henricks
A number of great resources are available today that will help you find quality elder care assistance. Do your homework and be prepared to make intelligent decisions.
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13). Quality Care for Elderly Loved One is Available By : Thomas Henricks
The needs and resources to care for the elderly have changed considerably in recent years. A number of excellent options are available to satsify these needs.
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14). Options are Available to Care for the Elderly By : Thomas Henricks
The needs and resources to care for the elderly have changed considerably in recent years. A number of excellent options are available to satsify these needs.
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15). Baby Boomers Now Caring For Parents Experiencing Similar Issues By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Baby boomers between the ages of 43 and 61 are now beginning to personally experience some of the health issues faced by their parents and they are shocked and amazed. Transitions to aging can be graceful if we are prepared and more difficult if we resist the inevitable changes that come with aging.
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16). 9 Unusual Truths About Nursing Homes By : Martin Sabel
Few people really understand much about nursing homes. Some nursing homes give better care than others. Nursing homes, like people, have their own strengths, weaknesses and skill levels. Learn how to tell the good ones from the bad ones.
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17). What Do Baby Boomer, Hidden Camera & Nursing Home Abuse Have In Common? By : Glenn Freiboth
As 1 million more health care workers will be needed in the next decade, and 3 million more workers will be needed by 2030 to care for a whopping 78 million strong baby boomer generation, new hidden camera technology will be needed to catch increasing care giver abuse and theft. This article explaines why new technology is needed to catch direct-care abuse.
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18). Caring for the Elderly By : Jonathon Hardcastle
Caring for the elderly is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in nursing. Demanding a great deal of tact and care, looking after elderly patients is a trying and testing job, although it is one of the most necessary and most sought after positions in modern times.
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19). Why The Walk-In Tub Is The Safest Bath For Seniors By : dror klar
You may be suprised as to why this new type of tub is being touted as the saviour of bathroom safety for seniors. We have some of the answers for you here.
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20). Walk In Tubs Are An Amazing New Bathroom Compliment By : dror klar
It not only compliments safety, but can actualy add value to your home and resell appeal.
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21). Monitoring Your Health: Four Measures to Know By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Many individuals hear the measures for blood pressure and cholesterol from physicians and do not really understand what they mean. This article provides a simple explanation and general guidelines.
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22). How the Sandwich Generation Can Help Their Parents Create a Legacy of Meaning By : Rosemary Lichtman
Learn how to help your aging parents write an ethical will to be passed on to the following generations. Read about the experiences of others in the Sandwich Generation and get started by following these four suggestions.
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23). Tips for Passing Along Family Values By : Glenda Logan-Glover
Tips for Baby Boomers on passing along family values for the next generation.
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24). Older Adult Substance Abuse: Your Spouse, Your Parent, Yourself By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Substance abuse occures among 17% of the age 60 and older group. This number is expected to double by 2020 as the baby boom generation ages.
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25). Role Reversal - When Parents Resist By : Pamela Dombrowski-Wilson
Roles change as parents age. Children often see role reversal in that they become the parent and their parents revert to childlike behaviors. This article discusses options when parents need yet resist care.
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