Elder Care Articles
If your aging parent or relative is having a hard time taking care of the home and other aspects of life, or you or a loved one have recently had some form of hospitalization or surgery, you may have a need for some form of home health care.
Wed, 20 May 2009: Maintaining Mental Wellness
Maintaining mental wellness is possible at any age. It takes effort and a plan, just as maintaining physical health. The experience of losses as we age can work against us. Mental wellness is not luck, or a passive gift we get. To get it and keep it, we need to put forth daily effort to find meaning and purpose in our lives.
Wed, 6 May 2009: Hawaii or Florida: Where Should You Retire?
Hawaii has less stores and services than on the mainland, but all your needs can be taken care of on the island of Oahu. SW Florida will be more convenient simply in terms of the sheer variety of shopping, entertainment, and transportation options. Honolulu will also have pretty much everything you'd need, like you'd find in any large city.
Mon, 30 Mar 2009: A Baby Boomer Caring For Elderly Parents - A Study For Successful Aging in Place
Baby boomers who are caring for aging parents will learn much about what to expect in their own lives. They will do well to plan for their own future health care.
Fri, 13 Mar 2009: Choosing The Right Care Home
Reaching a decision that an elderly loved-one may need some extra help or may need to move in a care home is a very difficult one. Seeing a family member get to a stage where managing day to day tasks is difficult can be extremely hard for everyone. When it the suggestion of a care home is announced it can sometimes bring along with it feelings or vulnerability.
Mon, 9 Mar 2009: Avoiding Eldercare Stress Requires Planning and Organization
Care for the elderly in home can be overwhelming. To avoid eldercare stress it is important for the caregiver, or potential caregiver, to help the aging adult organize and plan for the unplanned events in life. Taking a proactive approach with the aging adults in your life will save you time, energy, money and undue stress.
Fri, 6 Mar 2009: How To Choose Care Homes In East Anglia
When relatives become older and need more help around the home, it may be time to start thinking about care homes. East Anglia has a wide variety of sheltered housing, residential care homes and nursing homes for elderly people of all abilities. To help you make an informed decision we have compiled some essential information on the different types of care home in the East Anglia region.
Thu, 19 Feb 2009: For Care Homes, East Anglia Comes Out Top
East Anglia is a haven for those that are ready to leave working life behind and enjoy the freedom of retirement. It is for the same reason that care homes in East Anglia are so popular with the elderly and we take a look at some of the best areas in East Anglia for care home residents.
Tue, 20 Jan 2009: An Ageing Population - What Impact Will This Have?
The population is getting older! Within 25 years, half of our population will be over 50. We are living longer and the proportion of older people within the population is increasing. One of the impacts of this demographic change is that more of us will develop some kind of disability within our lifetime and more of us can expect to care for someone with a limiting illness or disability.
Tue, 20 Jan 2009: How To Compare Care Homes
This article compares care homes with the options of sheltered housing and at-home annexes for the best provision of care for an elderly relative.
Wed, 14 Jan 2009: Seniors Who Age in Place and the CAPS that Help Them Do It
When the time comes that you must make a decision for yourself or for a loved one that is simply unable to manage their own day-to-day living anymore, it can be a very stressful time. Shipping a family member off to a nursing home because you cannot provide for their needs often engenders within both them and you feelings of anxiety, pressure, and guilt.
Tue, 13 Jan 2009: What Comes After Care Giving?
When the care giving role has finished, the individual usually experiences a loss of identity. Here are eleven steps for successful transitioning from being a caregiver to creating a new life.
Mon, 12 Jan 2009: Going Overboard With Palliative Care
Palliative care is the new buzz word in healthcare. Learn the postives and negatives about considering palliative care in order to help yourself or a family member at a critical and emotional time of life.
Tue, 6 Jan 2009: Nursing Homes Lack Expertise in Recommending Hospice Care Placing Your Family Member at Risk
Dying should be the last place for self-interest, however many nursing homes lack the expertise and education or have financial motives relative to NOT referring to outside hospice care. Individuals must educate themselves due to health care provider self interest.
Thu, 18 Dec 2008: Family Caregiver Training Offers Valuable And Insightful Information
Getting the proper training in family care giver techniques will help you to preserve the life and health of your important loved ones for years to come.
Thu, 18 Dec 2008: Companion Homemaker Training: Researching The Best Information Available
If you're interested in being a companion homemaker, you'll need to work on your people skills, including positive communication skills, professional medical ethics and how they apply to the field of home health care.
Wed, 17 Dec 2008: Home Care Training For Career Advancement
It is important that caregivers be properly trained and educated in order to ensure the best possible care for those who need it.
Tue, 16 Dec 2008: Elder Abuse Resources: Protecting Your Family And Friends
An exploration of the types of elderly abuse which may occur and an examination of elder abuse resources designed to help victims.
Sun, 16 Nov 2008: Angry About Medicaid? It's Time to Face Reality
As the aging population increases and has not planned for long term care expenses, many are seeking public assistance yet are angry at the price they must pay to access care. Unfortunately the government has not educated the public about these risks. No wonder families are angry.
Sun, 2 Nov 2008: Advice On Choosing A Care Home
An article detailing the role of care homes detailing key issues surrounding them.
Sat, 1 Nov 2008: Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans
Many people are deciding the right Medicare complimentary plan now. It is important that you understand exactly what you are buying.
Sat, 1 Nov 2008: Getting The Keys Back
There are many reasons a senior should stop driving. A thorough evaluation by a Driving Rehab Specialist will help in making the determination neutral.
Thu, 30 Oct 2008: Start Caring for Your Elder Parents Avoid Nursing Home Abuse
Taking care of ones family should be a priority. Especially when there are elders in the family. There are ways to do this on your own and avoid nursing homes and nursing home neglect.
Thu, 30 Oct 2008: Care Giving Strategy-Taking Care of Your Elder Family Avoid Nursing Homes
Care giving to the elderly can be a challenge. It is imperative to learn and understand a few things about the elderly as well as to be prepared to tackle the challenges of care giving.
Fri, 17 Oct 2008: The Modern Care Home Makes Room For Longer Living
This article addresses the changing nature of the care home as residents are living longer and healthier and more active lives.
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