Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment of having a scoop of ice cream fall from the cone.--Jim Fiebig

I am young enough to do most of the things I did when I was young, but old enough to see the effects of aging.  This quote  above reminds me that as anyone ages, it does not change their feelings and  they deserve the same consideration as a younger loved one. Even if they have matured or even if they might be forgetfull, who can really say what they see, hear and feel? It seems to me the old adage of putting yourself in another shoes is always good advise to follow.

Here are some posts on eldercare that I read this week and I'm wondering how an elder might view the same stories? 

Do You Have an Elderly Parent Living With You? - You Need This ...

Title: Do You Have an Elderly Parent Living With You? - You Need This Device, Category: Family Concerns, Author: Andrew Richards, PubDate: 2009-07-11.

National Association to Stop Guardian Abuse: Elderly Missing From ...

Based on last weekend's story about an attorney general arrest of a probate judge for theft of assets from an elderly person, I wrote him about our case. I've just received a very nice letter from him assuring me of his concern for the ...

Aging and the Elderly.... on PNN

News headlines and Commentary by Diabolique Belle.

Concern for rural service to elderly | Otago Daily Times Online

Concern at the way the Otago District Health Board is handling possible changes to the way community services are allocated to the rural elderly has been expressed by Public Service Association organiser Julie Morton. ...

Care home nurse left elderly patient with gaping wound

AN ELDERLY care home resident was left with with a 'gaping' wound on her bottom after a nurse failed to order her a medical mattress, a hearing was...

Depression in the Elderly (2) - Mental Health - Families.com

As we discussed in the previous article dealing with depression in the elderly, depression can hit at any age. For all the symptoms of depression in the elderly, see the link below So what can trigger depression in the elderly?

Weightlifting makes life easier for the elderly - Science Fair ...

Pumping iron may beat iron pills for the elderly, suggests a review of weight-lifting studies. In a review of 121 clinical trials that looked at weight-lifting in people over age 60, researchers led by Chiung-ju Liu of Indiana ...

Estate of Denial » Blog Archive » Scam artists and the elderly

It's Time to Take Notice and Help Stop Scam Artists From Fleecing the Elderly Michelle Singletary July 16, 2009. The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/15/AR2009071503388.html ...

Elderly Couple's Deaths Called Murder-Suicide - News Story - WSB ...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. -- Police found the bodies of Edward Travis and his wife inside their Avondale Estates home. Thursday, July 16, 2009.

How To Take Care of an Elderly Parent

There comes a time when you have to become the parents of your parent. But taking care of an elder parent isn't always easy. Here's some tips to know.

Housing for the elderly – a guide to best practice | Leonardo ENERGY

A WelHops study some years ago assessed the needs of the elderly regarding the buildings and surroundings in which they wish to live. Still as relevant today as it was when it was carried out, this study ran from May 2005 to September ...

5 Things the Elderly Can't Do With the iPhone | Two Word Heap

This got me thinking about seniors and cell phones (well, seniors and iPhones, to be specific) and I quickly realized that there are many aspects of iPhones that the elderly wouldn't even know exist.

Comforting Sensory-Stimulation: Compassionate Eldercare Solutions ...

Arriving in California in the early 1900's with a penchant for prospecting, my grandfather's elderly eyes saw gold colored lipstick cases as tantalizing treasures. As a new caregiver, my first impulse was to whisk things away. ....