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Crossing 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...

32 comments    health death spiritual
Chris Telden profile image78

Caring 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...

0 comments    aging parents elderly parents
gaklick profile image76

Retirement Living and Assisted Living Communities: An Option for Your Mom?

    A NEW PLACE FOR MOM By Greg Klick   It's a worrisome scenario all too common across this great country. You've been busy trying to get ahead in life, juggling your career and the needs of...

6 comments    health home women
Mom and Daughter84

When 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...

53 comments    love life advice
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Hip 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...

0 comments    health family how
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Caring For An Elderly Parent at Home

I have been the filling in a sandwich. Really. You see, a few years ago we moved my mom in to our home for what was to be the last six months of her life. I was sandwiched in between raising my children,...

9 comments    family aging parents caretaker
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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...

2 comments    aging parents caregiver guilt
Elenna On Her Day of Blessing...69

A Mother On Becoming A Grandmother...

As A Mother, I really had no idea what to anticipate with being a grandma! I didn't really understand what becoming a new grandmother would mean? I really think this is kept a secret... why? This mom, shares her wonderful and surprising discovery... Oh, and my seventh grand-baby is finally here - pictures!

13 comments    love family relationships
thisayakorn profile image69

Aging 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...

2 comments    family children death
Aging Mother with Daughter72

Tips for Caring for Alzheimers and Dementia Parents and Spouses

Aging Mother with Daughter Caring for a Woman with Dementia Aging Mother with Dementia receiving a hug from her daughter Aging Father Elderly Person with a Walker Caring for Altzheimers and Dementia Parent...

2 comments    baby boomers dementia alzheimer
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