Generally, elderly parents want to remain living in their own home. However, remaining in the home becomes a concern when children see their parents slowing down, perhaps even having trouble with handling stairs and doing general daily activities.
This is now the time to evaluate the home to make it safe and secure for your loved [...]
Archive for November, 2009
Keep Your Parents Safe In Their Home
Posted in Aging parents, Elderly parents, tagged elderly at home, home safety on November 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Long Distance Caregivers Get Help
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
According to a report by the Alzheimer’s Association of Los Angeles & Riverside, California, there are approximately 3.3 million long distance caregivers in this country with an average distance of 480 miles from the people they care for. The report also states that 15 million days are missed from work each year because of long [...]
Holiday Elder Blues Depression or Dementia?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged alzheimer's, caregiver, dementia, Elder Depression on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The holiday season is quickly coming upon us. If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you may notice a change in your loved one’s mood as the holidays approach. Perhaps you are one of many, who visit elderly parents and family during the holidays who live a distance away. When you visit [...]
VA Program pays for Mom and Dad’s Long Term Care
Posted in Aging parents, Elderly parents, Government Programs for the Elderly, eldercare, long term care, tagged caring for aging parents, Government Programs, Government Programs for the Elderly, Veterans Programs on November 11, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Looking for a way to help Mom and Dad pay for Home care or assisted living? Perhaps you are their caregiver. Wouldn’t it be nice to receive some extra income to help you provide their care? There is financial help available for senior veterans and their spouses.
For veterans who served during a time of war [...]
Still Alice
Posted in Aging parents, Alzheimer's patient, Elderly parents, eldercare on November 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A number of books have been written by family members who observe the deterioration of a loved one or friend who has Alzheimer’s. But “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova is the first book I have read which describes the experience of losing one’s memory through the eyes of the individual herself. This incredible novel is [...]
