Honoring our Elders
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The privelege of aging
"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many. " Unknown
Whenever I read this quote, I'm reminded of how lucky I am to be a part of the my parents aging process. As they have aged, we have slowly been shifting rolls over the years as I have become more involved and have become their caregiver.
I've been reading a lot about aging around the Internet. Here is a bit of what I've been finding
AGING & CARING: Foods that prevent memory loss | Better Health
BY PAULA SPENCER OF CARING.COM You are what you eat goes an old saying. How about You remember what you eat? More proof that diet can influence cognitive.
We're Always On Call with Our Aging Parents
You never know when you'll get that call, there's been an accident. That is a big part of elder care but you never get used to it...
You and Your Aging Parents: The American Bar Association Guide to ...
Caring for aging parents is a complex and emotional subject, and people seek expert advice on the practical legal matters involved. In this timely new book, the professionals at the ABA provide comprehensive, clear and practical ...
Coordinating Your Aging Parents' Needs | Psychology Today
Finding practical solutions to caring for aging parents. By Dan Tobin, MD.
Determining Who Takes Responsibility for Aging Parents Your roles have permanently reversed; now, it's your parents who are in need of care, and it's you the children who have to provide all the caring.
Ways to Deal With an Aging Parents | wowOwow
The veteran journalist and author of When the Time Comes tackles the realities of caring for an aging parent. By Paula Span. Editor's note: Paula Span is the author of When the Time Comes: Families With Aging Parents Share Their ...
Explore What's Next: Nurturing the Nurturer: Caring for Aging Parents
I just discovered this blog, The New Old Age, sponsored by the New York Times. From what I've read so far it looks like a great place for people who struggle with balancing self care with caring for their elderly loved ones.
Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents
Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents. July 31, 2009. I'm seeking anecdotal stories to include, illustrating from a real-life perspective how people are meeting this task and its emotional, physical, and financial challenges. ...
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Kaye - @SandwichINK says:
4 months ago
Good points here, Mary. I loved the quote! I enjoyed popping in to visit from the EldercareABC blog carnival. :)