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Eldercare FAQ
Helpful tips and resources to aid with eldercare, alzheimer's, dementia, managing care at home and more.
Stay Involved With Your Parent’s Nursing Home Care Plan
Date:
January 29, 2015
Mom is living in a nursing home. You trust the staff to take good care of her, but she's had accidents. How to communicate with nursing home staff to help get to the bottom of any problems.
Ensure Dad Knows the Proper Use and Wear of Hearing Aids
Date:
January 27, 2015
Many seniors avoid wearing their hearing aids due to discomfort. Help your loved one be comfortable wearing their hearing aids.
Share the Realities of Caregiving with Your Siblings
Date:
January 22, 2015
Many times, one of a senior's adult children are tasked as the primary caregiver. Make sure the siblings understand the realities of caregiving for an elderly parent.
Talking About End-of-Life Care is Vital
Date:
January 20, 2015
Autonomy and independence are parts of a good quality of life. As we age, many times the range of decisions we make for ourselves as parts of everyday living are slowly diminished. Learn to help maintain your loved one's independence.
Seeking Comfort for New Caregivers
Date:
January 15, 2015
Eventually, many adult children find themselves as the primary caregiver for their elderly parent. Learn to understand and manage your feelings before they adversely affect your relationships, career, or quality of life.
Make Certain Legal Documents Prepared Out of State Still Apply
Date:
January 13, 2015
To ensure the wishes of your loved ones are followed, you must have legal documents in hand before anything happens. Make sure that any documents that may have been prepared out of the current state of residence still apply.
Protect Mom's Assets
Date:
January 8, 2015
Often, someone's own children end up being their primary caregiver. It is important that all siblings keep in the loop of caregiving activities, in the event that the current caregiver may be unable to continue with the responsibility.
Keep Your Dad Safe, Food Safety is Worth the Argument
Date:
January 6, 2015
Many seniors grew up with depression era thriftiness. Help your loved get over perceived wastefulness, and maintain safety with their food.
5 Tips to Keep You Safe During Hospitalization
Date:
January 1, 2015
While a loved one may go to a hospital to get better, they might actually contract a new illness while there. Help them use strategies that will keep them healthier during their hospitalization.
Is Mom Donating Too Much to Charity
Date:
December 25, 2014
Performing acts of kindness can be healthy for the soul as well as the body. Support your loved one's charitable giving, while reminding them of their own financial needs.
