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Caregiver Guilt Feelings and Your aging Parents78

Caregiver Guilt Feelings and Your aging Parents

As a caregiver for your aging parents, you are most likely troubled by the occasional guilty feelings that you are not  doing enough.  Certainly, if more needs to be done for them, you should address that,...

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Medicare Open Enrollment77

Medicare Open Enrollment

Are you ready for Medicare Enrollment? It begins in November 15th and ends December 31st. It happens every year, but with so much happening with healthcare, you need to look at the programs available in your area closely to choose the best...

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Is your parent's doctor eldercare educated?77

Is your parent's doctor eldercare educated?

Does your parent's doctor know how to treat senior citizens?  Does he/she know that elderly symptoms are often different from a younger individuals?  Did you know this? If not, then at the very least, the...

1 comment    senior help geriatric care geriatric medicine
Caring for the Elderly  and Finding Them Volunteer Opportunities72

Caring for the Elderly and Finding Them Volunteer Opportunities

Perhaps you thought this was about finding opportunities that involve caring for the elderly? I do believe caring for the elderly is a great volunteer opportunity,but this hub is not about that. This hub...

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Caring for the elderly and  avoiding medication errors71

Caring for the elderly and avoiding medication errors

Anyone caring for the elderly understands the importance of keeping good medication records to ensure that no dangerous medication accidents occur. The Federal Food and Drug Administration states: A...

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Fire Safety for the Elderly71

Fire Safety for the Elderly

Understanding what to do in case of a fire is particularly important for those offering elderly assistance. After the age 65, people are two times as liable to be hurt or even killed by fires compared to...

1 comment    fire safety caregiving senior assistance
Lack of Energy in the Elderly74

Lack of Energy in the Elderly

Have you noticed a lack of energy in the elderly loved one you are caring for? There are many things that might cause this, but the most important thing you can do is get them in for a check up to make sure...

1 comment    elder care aging parents eldercare
Senior help and Brain Games72

Senior help and Brain Games

Brain games that offer senior help was the subject of a recent article I was recently reading,Games to Keep the Brain Fit, Part I by by Max Baumgarten over at Eldergadget.com. The author shared a wealth of...

1 comment    aging brain games senior help
Travel Tips for the Elderly72

Travel Tips for the Elderly

As the holidays approach, many familes are planning their family get togethers. The plans might be as simple as a short drive, or it may require a plane, train or cross country car trip. This can be challenging for anyone, but if you are offering...

1 comment    eldercare elderly travel
Elder Caregivers for hire-- how to find the best!69

Elder Caregivers for hire-- how to find the best!

Elder Caregivers for hire can be found in your local classified ads, online or through an agency.  No matter what, you should alway ask for references and folllow up on them to ensure your parents' safety and good keeping.  Here are some tips...

2 comments    elderly help hiring in home help
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