Caregiving as 2nd Job – Support Resources

As family caregivers juggle work, family, and caregiving for elderly parents, it is important to be informed as to what additional resources are available for assistance. Consider the following: -- Professional in-home care: Hiring an in-home care agency is the...

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2nd Job? Family Caregiver

Recent studies have highlighted the fact that up to 60% (or more) of family caregivers are also working double duty at a regular job. Double-duty workers are not receiving double paychecks, and can be quite stretched for time in...

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When Elders Living Alone is Unsafe

Are your aging parents competent to live safely at home? There may be signs that they are beginning to need home assistance. Are they able to wake and start their day on a normal schedule? Can they prepare a nutritious...

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Elder Isolation and Living Alone

More older Americans are living alone, but a staggering number of our elderly parents and community seniors are experiencing social isolation and dementia symptoms. Research studies have shown both loneliness, and infrequent contact with friends and family, can shorten a...

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Re-Post: Social Security Disability

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Personally, I know people who receive benefits through the Social Security disability insurance program, and the financial assistance is a great help in managing month to month. Thought I should re-post this...

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Where Should Elderly Live?

Identify the tasks your elderly parents need to live comfortably. Do they need your help? If you are asked to help with meals, it could mean anything from weekly grocery shopping to actually feeding someone who cannot manage utensils. If...

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Should Your Elderly Parents Stay at Home?

Are your elderly parents safe while living at home? This may be the preferred arrangement for all concerned family members, but the decision may not be clear-cut. Are they able to take care of themselves? Should parents move in with...

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Planning for Elderly Parents

No surprise here -- illness or disability can come without warning. We all know family, or friends, who have experienced a sudden shift in their health. Lifestyle, strokes, falls can all contribute to physical or mental breakdowns and impaired...

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Elder Home Tips

Consider some additional tips to assist and improve the quality of home life for your elderly parents. -- Remove clutter. If there are boxes, piles of newspapers & magazines, small tables, and/or other items in the hall or in common walking...

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Keep Aging Parents Safe at Home

Passing along a few "senior tips" this week and next for consideration. Simple suggestions which may improve quality of life at home for aging mom and dad. -- Install grab bars. Grab bars are essential for people as they get older...

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