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Choosing the Right Hospice
posted 23 days ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
A few years back, when my dad was dying, his body language told those of us who’d cared for him that he was in great pain. He couldn’t articulate the pain, but it was obvious to us. The nurses and assistants at the nursing home where he lived coul...
Lies, left and right!
posted 2 months ago by Macaroo388 | 2 comments
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Cash for Clunkers
August 10, 2009
Q: Fox News’ Glenn Beck said that the government will get complete access to your computer and all of your files when you...
Cash for Clunkers
August 10, 2009
Q: Fox News’ Glenn Beck said that the government will get complete access to your computer and all of your files when you...
'Death Panels'? Ha! says Salon, Jon Stewart
posted 2 months ago, updated 3 minutes later by Newser | 0 comments
On her Facebook page, Sarah Palin recently said "The America I know and love...
Thankful that my mom celebrated her 78th birthday
posted 2 months ago, updated 7 minutes later by KarenK2063 | 0 comments
Mom celebrated her 78th birthday on August 8th. I never was sure that she'd be with us by now. I absorbed every minute of the day which was planned out to accommodate mom.
We had the get together with her immediate family, including her brother ...
We had the get together with her immediate family, including her brother ...
Is It Alzheimer's or Something Else?
posted 2 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Dear Carol: My dad is getting forgetful. He’s intelligent and has always prized his memory. I’ve heard medication can slow dementia, so I’d like him to be evaluated, but he doesn’t think he has a problem. What do I do? – Guy
Dear Guy: First of all...
Dear Guy: First of all...
On reform, move past fears
posted 3 months ago by slw1541 | 0 comments
A St Pete Times Editorial
Published Friday, August 7, 2009
The American people should not spend this summer's congressional recess succumbing to the fearmongering and outright lies that some House Republicans and special interest groups are usin...
Published Friday, August 7, 2009
The American people should not spend this summer's congressional recess succumbing to the fearmongering and outright lies that some House Republicans and special interest groups are usin...
Family Caregivers Need to Be Fair to Siblings
posted 3 months ago, updated 3 minutes later by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
There’s a great deal of angst in the family caregiver world about siblings who don’t help out with the aging parents. Very often, it’s the person who lives closest to the parents who ends up being the primary caregiver. This is kind of a default t...
Tips for Taking Care of the Caregiver
posted 3 months ago by CaregiverCorner | 0 comments
By Dr. Alexis Abramson
Caregiving is often an unrewarded act that requires unconditional devotion and support. Sometimes we become so involved in the day-to-day efforts of caring for a loved one; we forget we need “care” as well. .
Here are som...
Caregiving is often an unrewarded act that requires unconditional devotion and support. Sometimes we become so involved in the day-to-day efforts of caring for a loved one; we forget we need “care” as well. .
Here are som...
Medication Management: Prepacks Mailed
posted 3 months ago by ComfortKeepers | 0 comments
Comfort Keepers is partnering with DailyMed, a medication solution to help seniors live safer, happier and healthier lives.
We know managing medications can be a challenge, especially if there are multiple medications taken at varying times of t...
We know managing medications can be a challenge, especially if there are multiple medications taken at varying times of t...
Hospice Offers Care in Nursing Homes
posted 3 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Dear Carol: My mother is in a nursing home and is expected to live only a few more months. I’ve had a few people tell me I should call in hospice care. She gets good care in the nursing home, so why would I want hospice care? Isn’t that just for p...
