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Preparedness for Caregivers

Preparedness for Caregivers

It is hurricane season here in Houston, Texas, which means that many people are thinking about ways they can prepare should disaster strike. Preparation well in advance of an actual emergency situation is key for getting through even the toughest situations. For caregivers of older...

What to Do When Mom Needs Help

What to Do When Mom Needs Help

The below post is by By Michelle Seitzer of Seniors for Living. It was posted to their blog on May 12, 2010. We found it very helpful in understanding how to approach communicating with your parents when you see changes in their behavior or environment. A medical alert...

New Year’s Resolutions: Time for a Caregiver Attitude Adjustment?

New Year’s Resolutions: Time for a Caregiver Attitude Adjustment?

How long has it been since you've distanced yourself from caregiving long enough to decide what is good for you? How long has it been since you've had guilt-free breaks from the needs of others, so that you can actually relax? How long has it been since...

Home for the holidays? Time to do a little snooping on your senior parent.

Home for the holidays? Time to do a little snooping on your senior parent.

The holiday season brings family outings, overeating and a great opportunity to see exactly how mom and dad are living in their home. As you are roasting chestnuts on an open fire, be on the lookout for fall hazards, poor diets, unpaid bills and unsafe...

Five Tips for Seniors to Stop Winter Home Repair Fraud

Five Tips for Seniors to Stop Winter Home Repair Fraud

This week provides some of the best evidence that winter blizzards, hail and ice storms can cause significant damage to the exterior of homes. This often leaves elderly residents vulnerable to con artists who just happen to show up on the doorstep offering to fix...

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