Elder Care ABC

Welcome to the September 30, 2009 edition of eldercareabc carnival. “Youth is like spring, an over- praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits. “–Samuel Butler Kaye Swain presents Electric Solution for Senior Parents posted at [...]

by Christy Cuellar-Wentz My friend’s heart is breaking.  She came to me with tears welling up in her eyes.  “When Dave asked what I would like to do last Saturday, I told him I wanted to have a special picnic outing.  We planned out all the details, choosing his favorite foods, and I started getting [...]

Over the last few weeks there have been many “Town Hall” meetings to discuss insurance reform here in the USA.  Sadly, at many of these meetings violence has been demonstrated, death threats have been made, and statements eluding Medicare benefits will change. No Discrimination Since 1998 we have been waiting for the day insurance reform [...]

Many people worry about their aging parents. Their common question is how I convince my aging parents to get the help that I think they need. However, before getting an answer to this question, it is important to delve deep inside to see why you want this for your parent. Is it because you are [...]

What is Alzheimer’s disease? Is there a 100% cure for it? Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder and the disease grows on the person progressively. It is estimated that Alzheimer’s has affected almost 5.3 million Americans. Alzheimer is known to destroy the brain cells resulting in loss of memory; there are behavioral changes in thinking [...]

by Mary Jane Stern Recently I stumbled upon The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) and found out they are one of the nation’s largest nonpartisan seniors group.  Here is their mission statement: Our mission is to promote and assist members and supporters, to educate and alert senior citizens about their rights and freedoms as U.S. Citizens, [...]

by Joy Loverde As a caregiver of an aging parent, there may be no question in your mind that the time has come to sell the family home. You have enough clear cut evidence that Mom is no longer safe at home. In fact, she’s agreed to move to another location. So why is she [...]

Welcome to the September 23, 2009 edition of eldercareabc carnival. Kaye Swain presents Swine Flu News Updates for the Sandwich Generation posted at SandwichINK.com, saying, “Swine Flu News Updates for the Sandwich Generation including some interesting and downright funny videos to help us and our grandkids, along with our aging parents, learn proactive steps to [...]