Elder Care ABC

7 Special Tips to Help a Senior Live an Active Life By Steven Watson, Ph.D. If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you have an elderly parent or other loved one who you’re worried about. You want this person to be active and healthy, but he or she just does not seem motivated to do [...]

by Christy Cuellar-Wentz “Shhhh!”  My Grandma June looked at me fiercely, finger to her lips, ordering me to quiet my little ones.  She seemed to think there was just too much noise and general liveliness going on at her assisted living facility that day.  Never mind that televisions from adjoining rooms were creating a great [...]

by Joy Loverde I’m sorry. I’m sorry I disappointed you. I’m sorry I said that. I’m sorry for making you angry. I’m sorry for being late. I’m sorry I forgot. I’m sorry. I can remember as a child my mother saying to me (more times than I’d like to admit),”Tell your sister you’re sorry.” “Tell [...]

Welcome to the January 20, 2010 edition of eldercareabc carnival. Derrick Grant presents Remote Cameras and Video Equipment for At-Home Caregiving posted at ElderGuru.com. June Tree presents Save and Invest Enough For Your Retirement: Are You On Track? posted at The Digerati Life, saying, “Are you on track towards your retirement?”

by Joy Loverde I have a very close friend (let’s say her name is Jane) who is an only child of an incredibly domineering mother. A few months ago, Jane’s mother demanded that she give up her career (just five short years from retirement) and move back into the family home so Jane can wait [...]

by Christy Cuellar-Wentz Being a caregiver is a 24/7 job.  Even if we have support during part of the day, the rest of those hours can really add up.  And unlike sleep deprived new parents, those of us providing eldercare cannot look forward to a bright future that our loved one is moving toward.  Our [...]

By Jared Wright There will come a time when elderly parents won’t be able to stay alone anymore. In many cultures, it is the responsibility of the children to make provision for their parents and it is expected that they will care for the parents. Taking care of elderly parents is a big responsibility and [...]

By Nancy Mirr How do you know if you or your loved-one need assisted living? Assisted living facilities are meant for those people that need some assistance with everyday needs like dressing, eating, bathing, laundry, house cleaning and medication management. These facilities can range from: Private homes with 6 to 8 residents Medium size facilities [...]