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My Sister, Elizabeth
posted 10 days ago by Meeker | 4 comments
A family friend I've not seen in over 70 years sent me this clipping from The Daily Oklahoman, published in 1961.
Elizabeth did an amazing job caring for her diabetes but it finally took her at age 60. Diabetes was a much rarer disease during her...
Elizabeth did an amazing job caring for her diabetes but it finally took her at age 60. Diabetes was a much rarer disease during her...
June is Elder Abuse Awareness month
posted 8 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
"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...
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...
Betty White advises us not to vegetate or isolate
posted 8 months ago by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
Emotional eating can be a problem for caregivers
posted 9 months ago, updated 3 minutes later by MindingOurElders | 0 comments
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Alzheimer’s Association recently released a groundbreaking study titled “Generation Alzheimer’s...
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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