Elder Care ABC Created by caregivers for caregivers

By Jared Wright
The longer older people can stay independent and care for themselves, the better. There, however, comes a time when living alone becomes a problem and sometimes it can even become dangerous.
People suffering from illnesses and memory loss can become dangerous to themselves. They might forget to lock doors or wander off and can’t find [...]

By Tyler Moon
There was a time when your mom used to keep the house squeaky clean and your dad could remember the last due date of every bill. But presently, mom is facing lot of problems in doing the basic household chores and dad tends to remain absent minded most of the time. Probably, this is [...]

By George Kissi
There are many problems that are worthwhile to be regardful of when it comes to the subject of elder care. Caring for an aging parent or friend is a must but can certainly be trying. It is worthy to know that there are many resources and facilities out there that you can use to [...]

By Gregory Weldy
Here are tips to creating your own DIY senior care action plan:
Lay out options.
Whether you hold a formal family meeting or not, make sure all family members understand care options-even if they ultimately won’t be making the final decision. Caring for aging parents, for example, does not mean your loved one must be forced [...]

By Gregory Weldy
For many families, the thought of caring for an aging parent brings stress and strain. After all, we don’t take Elder Care Solution 101 in school, and many of us may have not grown up in a multi-generational household. It doesn’t have to be like that though. Elder Care can and should be a [...]

by Matthew Bruns
Surety bonds exist to protect both companies and consumers, make sure laws and regulations are followed, and as a way to seek financial redress for those harmed. They are three-party agreements between a surety company, a principal (the company performing the service) and the obligee (the recipient of the work or the entity [...]

Welcome to the July 21st, 2o10 EldercareABC BLog Carnival

Kaye Swain presents Double Duty iPhone App for the Sandwich Generation Caregiving Grandparents | SandwichINK.com posted at SandwichINK.com, saying, “If you are caring for elderly parents who have dementia symptoms, such as from Alzheimer’s Disease, there is an iPhone app that might [...]

By Barbara Mascio
Prior to contracting with an outside service such as homecare, assisted living, nursing homes and even such services as an elder-law attorney or financial planner, seniors and their families should look for evidence of ethical business practices.
Human Life is Precious
The business proves that it serves each elderly client as an individual recognizing and addressing [...]