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We Shall Remain... - A Grandparent's Legacy of Love

As a child, I remember attending the many tea parties, luncheons, and garden parties that my grandmother, a member of the Eastern Star, threw for friends, family, and Eastern Star members. I wasn't allowed to...

7 comments    grandparents elder care
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Caring for the elderly

I recently came upon a very thoughtful post, The Elderly Need Care Though some joke and say caring for the elderly is much like caring for a baby, that is usually not the case. Some do develop...

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A Case For Small Talk: What Dads Need

Adult son learns to communicate with elderly father who he never quite knew or understood. The Father, due to health issues, lives in a Nursing Home.

3 comments    life family relationships
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Dealing with the death of a loved one

The phone rang early Wednesday morning May 25, 2005 I knew exactly why it was ringing, but still was unprepared for it. The voice on the other end was my father telling me that Mom had passed away. As I...

5 comments    love family relationships
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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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My Mother's Keeper

My mother was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration several years ago. No cure exists for the type that she has, the dry eye. Yes, treatments abound for the wet eye kind, but not the dry eye. Since being...

0 comments    mother nursing home dry eye
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Caring For The Elderly - Herbal Remedies To Ease The Symptoms Of Old Age

In later life the metabolism slows down and energy levels drop, but with a good diet and an active lifestyle, it's possible to maintain vitality and good health. What causes so much grief in the aging process...

3 comments    senior care elder care
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Elderly Help Diaries

There has been a lot written about B12 Supplements helping those in their senior years. Here is the latest seen around the Internet on the subject. How Vitamin B-12 Became a Mainstay of Wellness For...

0 comments    family elderly deficiency
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How to Suggest to Elderly Parents that They Move in With Us

How do you suggest that elderly parents move in with?  Many do this these days so that their parents can receive care and also contribute to their family.  Here are some posts that share about other's...

0 comments    aging parents elderly parents
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Healthcare Careers, Salaries, Job Descriptions, Myths

Healthcare careers has become one of the most popular options in the world over the past decade. Currently, the estimated career outlook for home healthcare professionals leads the other health and medical...

0 comments    healthcare cna home health care
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