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78Crossing Death's Doorstep
Death, be not proud (Holy Sonnet 10) by John Donne Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou are not so; For those whom thou think'st thou dost overthrow Die not, poor...
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81When Your Mom is Elderly
As daughters and sons move into middle age, their parents get even older. Relationships shift from caregiver to the one being cared for, over time. As the elderly one in the equation, it is not easy to accept...
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75Caregiver 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...
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68Aging parents and young children: How to explain aging to your kids
My wife Sylvia gave birth to our first twin boys we when were both in the mid-forties. That was almost 20 years after our marriage and 18 years of non stop search for infertility help treatments. The boys will...
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73Lack 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...
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675 Reasons Why Building an In-Law Suite is a Good Idea
By Debbi Miller Gutierrez As the US population ages, increasing numbers of American adults are caring for their children and their parents at the same time. Either now or in the future, you may face the...
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74Caring for an Elderly Mother or Father: A Compassionate Guide to Helping Your Parent
If your elderly mother or father is no longer able to care for herself or himself, you'll find yourself facing numerous challenges. You must decide how to take care of your parent, taking into account what...
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72Hip Fractures Can Kill
Falls are major health hazards among the aging population. Not only are people over 65 injured, but for some, falls can be deadly. And, once aging parents take that first unexpected tumble, life as they...
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66Amish In home Eldercare-Dawdy Haus
In April, Janice Wallace wrote a really interesting post on the Elder Cottage Housing Industry. This industry allows a family to temporarily add a separate unit to their property to care for their...
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53Honoring our Elders
"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 ...
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