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A collection of 81 posts

Dealing With Aging Parents: Medication Non Compliance

Dealing With Aging Parents: Medication Non Compliance

Dealing with aging parents can be a delicate balancing act, especially when it comes to managing their medications. In this blog post, we explore the challenges of non-compliance and the emotional toll it takes on family dynamics and caregiving.

Has Anyone Regretted Moving Elderly Parents Into Your Home?

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Has Anyone Regretted Moving Elderly Parents Into Your Home?

One family caregiver shares her experience of feeling exhausted and guilty after moving her elderly parents into her home. Learn about the realities of caregiving and options for support and respite care to maintain your own health and well-being."

Embracing the Role of a Reluctant Caregiver: Navigating God's Challenging Path

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Embracing the Role of a Reluctant Caregiver: Navigating God's Challenging Path

Discover how her faith helped her navigate the challenges of caring for her invalid parents at home and find peace and joy in the journey.

Overcoming Caregiver Guilt: Finding Balance and Self-Care

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Overcoming Caregiver Guilt: Finding Balance and Self-Care

Caregiving is the most guilt producing role we will ever take on in our lives. How we respond to the guilt will affect the actions we take or the decisions we make. Learn how to overcome feelings of guilt

Kerri Kasem Banned From Seeing Her Dad

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Kerri Kasem Banned From Seeing Her Dad

Elder abuse comes in many ways. Keri Kasem was denied access to her father as he was declining. learn how Kasem turned her experience around to help others

The Unmet Needs of Caregivers: A Call for Support and Solutions

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The Unmet Needs of Caregivers: A Call for Support and Solutions

Rhonda Long shares her story of caring for her elderly parents, facing financial struggles and limited support from Medicaid and the government. She asks presidential candidates why caregivers can't be paid a living wage or receive respite care.

My Husband is a WWII Vet. The Aid and Attendance Helps Vets and Surviving Spouses with Financial Assistance for Housing

Financial / Legal

My Husband is a WWII Vet. The Aid and Attendance Helps Vets and Surviving Spouses with Financial Assistance for Housing

Learn about VA's Aid & Attendance Benefits for veterans & surviving spouses that can provide financial aid for daily activities. Eligible recipients could receive up to $1,644/month to cover 75% of living costs.

Another Sparrow Falls - Addressing Caregiver Stress: Statistics and Reflections

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Another Sparrow Falls - Addressing Caregiver Stress: Statistics and Reflections

Caregiving can be a physically and emotionally taxing experience, and sometimes the caregiver can suffer a loss as a result. This blog post shares the personal experiences of caregivers in a support group, highlighting the challenges and sacrifices that caregivers often face.

Why Do Elderly Refuse to Bathe? Cleanliness is Next to...

Why Do Elderly Refuse to Bathe? Cleanliness is Next to...

Learn how to overcome the challenges and maintain proper hygiene for seniors in assisted living facilities with these dementia strategies for bathing.

Music: Food for the Soul

Music: Food for the Soul

Discover how music therapy can bring peace, comfort, and unity to the lives of dementia patients and their caregivers. Learn about the benefits of music therapy and how it can be used as a treatment for dementia, as well as Catherine Frayne's personal story of using music to connect with her mother.

Working Caregiver Support- Suffering From Caregiver Depression and Illness

The Working Caregiver

Working Caregiver Support- Suffering From Caregiver Depression and Illness

Jo Carol, a working caregiver from Brooklyn, shares her personal story of caring for her aging parents while balancing her own job and health. Learn about the importance of setting limits and boundaries, and tips for managing long-distance caregiving in this insightful post.

Moving Elderly Parents Convincing Mom and Dad They Need Assisted Living

Moving Elderly Parents Convincing Mom and Dad They Need Assisted Living

Convincing aging parents to move into assisted living can be difficult, but it's important to be proactive and start the search early. Learn how to navigate the options, what to look for in a facility, and how to approach the conversation with your parents in this blog post.

Elder Abuse Concerns

Elder Abuse And Scams

Elder Abuse Concerns

Learn how to help a neighbor who is dealing with elder abuse concerns. From understanding HIPPA laws to finding the right resources, we provide tips for advocating for your neighbor's safety and well-being.

Encouraging Cleanliness: Dealing with Dementia Bathing Issues

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Encouraging Cleanliness: Dealing with Dementia Bathing Issues

Learn about the dementia bathing issues that can arise with seniors and how you can encourage cleanliness.

A Daughter's Tribute: Love, Compassion, and an Unbreakable Bond

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A Daughter's Tribute: Love, Compassion, and an Unbreakable Bond

In this heartfelt tribute, a caregiver reflects on the lessons and growth that came from caring for a loved one in their last years. Through his suffering and need for care, she learned about compassion, dignity, and grace, and was brought closer to her family.

The Supreme Gift: A Journey of Love and Legacy

The Supreme Gift: A Journey of Love and Legacy

Donating one's body to science after death can be a meaningful way to continue helping others even after death.

Early Sign of Dementia: My Father is Spending Out of Control

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Early Sign of Dementia: My Father is Spending Out of Control

Learn about the potential link between out of control spending and early signs of dementia in older adults. Discover tips for monitoring accounts, closing credit cards, and protecting vulnerable family members from unknown catalog companies.

The VA Aid and Attendance Pension Helps Vets and Surviving Spouses with Financial Assistance for Housing

The VA Aid and Attendance Pension Helps Vets and Surviving Spouses with Financial Assistance for Housing

Learn about the VA Aid and Attendance Pension program, a little-known benefit for veterans and surviving spouses that can provide significant monthly income to cover daily living expenses. Find out how to check your eligibility and apply for this valuable financial aid.

Survey: Nearly Half of All Nurses Would Choose a Different Career if They Could 'Do it all Over'

Survey: Nearly Half of All Nurses Would Choose a Different Career if They Could 'Do it all Over'

A recent survey of over 8,000 nurses nationwide shows that nearly half of them would choose a different career if they could start all over again. The survey highlights the growing issues of burnout and dissatisfaction among nurses, as well as the impending nursing shortage facing the nation.

Effective Stress Management for Caregivers of the Elderly

Stress Management

Effective Stress Management for Caregivers of the Elderly

New research shows that utilizing problem-focused coping strategies can slow the progression of dementia in elderly family members. Learn about specific techniques for managing stress and improving the care environment for those with dementia.

Celebrating Veterans Day

Celebrating Veterans Day

A heartwarming story of a chance encounter at a VA clinic on Veterans Day and the connection made with a WWII veteran. Learn about the Aid and Attendance Program and share your own story of applying for veterans benefits.

Caring for an Elderly Parent is a Challenge but Rewarding Too

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Caring for an Elderly Parent is a Challenge but Rewarding Too

A personal account of the struggles and triumphs of caring for an elderly parent, including the physical and emotional challenges faced and strategies for coping with them. Learn from one person's journey and find comfort in knowing you're not alone.

Walk In Tub or a Walk In Shower Bathing a Person With Dementia?

Walk In Tub or a Walk In Shower Bathing a Person With Dementia?

If you are caring for a person with dementia, when the time comes and they need help bathing, will we need a walk in tub, instead of shower?

Navigating the Challenges of being a Caregiver: From Small Steps to Great Strides

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Navigating the Challenges of being a Caregiver: From Small Steps to Great Strides

In this personal blog post, the author shares her journey as a caregiver and the struggles she faced in balancing her personal well-being with taking care of her family. She encourages others to make a list and take one small step towards self-care and happiness.

It's "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day." And here is why their own special day is needed

End of Life Issues

It's "National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day." And here is why their own special day is needed

May 17th is National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day, an initiative to recognize and support the aging LGBT population. With an estimated 3 million LGBT people over 55 in the US, it's important to address the unique challenges and needs of this community, including elder care sensitive to gay culture.