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June is Elder Abuse Awareness month

posted 8 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
June is elder abuse awareness month. The National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA), states that June 15th is the big day, but the full month of June is dedicated to elder abuse awareness, so spread the word.

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"I promised I'd never put her in a nuring home"

posted 8 months ago by MindingOurElders | 1 comment
Dropping the guilt: "I promised I'd never put her in a nuring home"

Many of us have been back into a corner when we are reminded that, decades ago, we "promised" a once healthy parent or grandparent that we wouldn't even "put them in a nursing ho...

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Betty White advises us not to vegetate or isolate

posted 8 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of participating in a conference call featuring the irrepressible Betty White. White, who is kicking 90, really hit her stride after she turned 50, recently hosted Saturday Night Live.

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Emotional eating can be a problem for caregivers

posted 9 months ago, updated 3 minutes later by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Weight gain is something that is a common complaint among caregivers. Boredom, frustration, guilt, stress - there are many reasons we humans are prone to unhealthy eating, which can also mean over eating.

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Spousal caregivers find support

posted 9 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Spousal caregivers find support but need more attention

As a newspaper columnist and forum moderator dedicated to caregiver support and aging issues, I often hear complaints from well spouses caring for their mate. These folks want to know why mo...

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Generational culture clash in nursing homes

posted 9 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
The young old and the very old: nursing homes and a generational culture clash

Nursing homes are now coping with a kind of culture clash. Many of their residents are what researchers call the very old," people 85-years-old and above. However, man...

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Out-of-area siblings often try to help, but can't

posted 9 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Out-of-area siblings often try to help, but feel shut out

It's said there are three sides to every story, the sides of the people affected - and the truth. That's because there's always the matter of perspective to consider. With elder care, ofte...

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Baby boomers are next target of Alzheimer’s

posted 9 months ago by MindingOurElders | 1 comment
“Most of America’s baby boomers will spend their retirement years either with Alzheimer’s or caring for someone who has it”–Generation Alzheimer’s

The Alzheimer’s Association recently released a groundbreaking study titled “Generation Alzheimer’s...

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Outside caregivers: how to cope when elders rebel

posted 9 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Hiring in-home agencies to send caregivers into the home can literally be a lifesaver. These folks can allow the primary caregiver a break, the offer the elder companionship and help with daily tasks. However, not all elders are going to take to t...

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Compound derived from tobacco shows promise

posted 9 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Compound derived from tobacco shows promise in Alzheimer’s treatment

As a lifelong non-smoker, it feels odd to write something positive about tobacco, however encouraging research is showing that the nicotine from tobacco could be the base for a ...

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