Elder Care ABC

By Wayne Leskosky Are we losing hours in a day or are we just getting busier and having less time to do all things that we want? It has come to the point where time has become our most precious and coveted commodity, even surpassing money in many instances. How can we “get back” some [...]

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 much anymore. WELL, YOU AREN’T ALONE. There are thousands of caring [...]

By Ray Burk Platinum The most popular form of sleep apnea treatment is the use of a Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device and a comfortable sleep apnea mask. In fact, sleep apnea professionals state that the success of CPAP equipment therapy is contingent upon air pressures that the patient can tolerate and a comfortably [...]

By Bob Kohut If you have recently joined the rapidly expanding “sandwich” generation – where you are responsible for the care of both your children and your parents – we have an idea for you.  It’s a simple idea which you might find preposterous at first.  Here it is: Get Mom or Dad a Do [...]

by Joy Loverde Eldercare: What to do if you are caught off guard – Part Two No matter your eldercare emergency situation, here are some strategies from The Complete Eldercare Planner to help pull it all together. Importantly, don’t let anyone rush you when an emergency strikes. Resist the temptation to make quick decisions. You [...]

Welcome to the May 26th, 2010 EldercareABC Blog Carnival Happy National Senior Fitness Day, 2010. In honor of National Senior Fitness Day, here are some posts on senior fitness from around the Internet: Phone a Friend for Fitness | Experience! Newsletter Here’s a tip for incorporating more physical activity into your daily schedule. American Senior [...]

by Joy Loverde Imagine this. You’re busy at work, preparing for an afternoon meeting, when the telephone rings; it’s the doctor’s office telling you to come to the hospital immediately, your mom fell and broke her hip. And life as you knew it just changed in an instant. The responsibilities associated with eldercare are often [...]

by Mary Jane Stern Did you know that one of the easiest ways for your identity to be stolen is if you lose your Medicare card? Everyone receives their Medicare card when they turn 65 years old.  But, your Medicare number is tied directly to your social security number – something identity thieves just love.