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Archive November 2008
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Financially Stretched Seniors Look to Mexico for Assisted Living
December 02, 2008
As seniors struggle with the rising cost of retirement care, some are moving to Mexico, where assisted living communities offer care at about one third the cost.... Read more
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Home-Spun Gift Certificates: Unique, Meaningful, and Budget-Flexible
December 01, 2008
Personalized home-made gift certificates are a budget-friendly holiday idea for seniors or their caregivers. Here are some ideas. ... Read more
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National Day of Listening
November 28, 2008
Creating a family oral history is a gift for the ages.... Read more
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Give an Alzheimer's Caregiver the Gift of Being Pesky
November 28, 2008
A new study finds that Alzheimer's caregivers who receive intensive support, even when their charge is on medication, have much less depression.... Read more
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For Seniors, Taking Care of Minor Health Matters Makes a Major Difference
November 27, 2008
For seniors, taking care of small health concerns can have a big impact on quality of life.... Read more
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Exercise, Dietary Changes Help Cancer Survivors Stay Strong
November 26, 2008
A program of diet and exercise can help older cancer survivors stay strong and remain independent.... Read more
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When Help and Control Go Head to Head
November 25, 2008
Seniors sometimes reject help they may need out of a desire to maintain a sense of control. How you extend a helping hand can make all the difference.... Read more
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Save on Seniors' Grocery Bills (and More) Online
November 24, 2008
These websites can lower the household shopping bills for seniors and the whole family.... Read more
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Creating a Family Oral History: Asking the Right Questions
November 21, 2008
The key to creating a memorable oral history: asking the right questions.... Read more
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Holi-Daze Made Happier: How to Hang Out With Someone Who Has Dementia
November 21, 2008
Advice for interacting with someone who has dementia or Alzheimer's if you're apprehensive as the holidays approach.... Read more
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Slow Medicine: A (Not So) New Prescription For Old Age
November 20, 2008
Slow medicine advocates a return to less medically-invasive ways for the very old to live out their lives.... Read more
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Fighting the Stigma of Lung Cancer
November 19, 2008
Lung cancer causes one in three cancer deaths, yet stigma surrounds the disease and patients suffer from less aggressive treatment because they're blamed for bringing it on themselves. ... Read more
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Looking in on Aging Relatives: A Home-for-the-Holidays Checklist
November 18, 2008
Nursing home admissions go up around the holidays as visitors find aging relatives in poor condition. This holiday checklist will help you assess your elderly relatives' well-being.... Read more
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What's The Hurry? Slowing Down Eases Stress
November 17, 2008
Slow down: It eases the stress of eldercare. ... Read more
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Oral Histories: Preserving Your Family's Stories
November 14, 2008
During the holidays, make time to create oral histories by recording your relatives' stories.... Read more
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Why You Should Care About Diabetes
November 14, 2008
Type 2 diabetes: Why you should care, and what you can do, if a person in your care has type 2 diabetes.... Read more
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11 Kinds of Music to "Soothe the Savage Beast" of Dementia
November 13, 2008
Ways to use music to benefit someone with a dementing illness like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's dementia, or other dementias.... Read more
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Aggressive Cancer Treatments Are Buying More Time
November 12, 2008
New aggressive treatments for inoperable or incurable cancer can give patients as many as two or three more years of life.... Read more
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College-Linked Retirement Communities Connect Generations
November 11, 2008
College-affiliated retirement communities are a rapidly-growing new retirement housing option, offering intellectual stimulation and an intergenerational community.... Read more
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10 "Boredom Busters" for Frail Seniors
November 10, 2008
10 ideas for helping frail or housebound elderly stay engaged and active.... Read more
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Final Messages
November 07, 2008
Listening to dying loved ones can help us gain a better understanding of their experience and our own mortality.... Read more
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This May Be the Most Useful Alzheimer's Advice
November 07, 2008
Alzheimer's caregivers can often resolve problem behaviors by first asking one question: "Why is this happening?"... Read more
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Flu Season Alert: Watch for Signs of Leukemia in Seniors
November 06, 2008
Leukemia is much more common in seniors than most people realize and is often missed because symptoms mimic those of a cold or flu.... Read more
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Distance Caregiving: Advice on Looking After Someone From Afar
November 05, 2008
Advice on providing caregiving for someone from a distance.... Read more
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Gay and Lesbian Seniors Find Housing Niche
November 04, 2008
Gay and lesbian seniors often report discrimination in retirement communities. Gay and lesbian-targeted retirement communities are a popular new alternative.... Read more
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Caring for an Alcoholic Parent: A Special Challenge
November 04, 2008
Caring for a parent or family member with a drinking problem is one of the most challenging and thankless caregiving situations because you're trying to help someone who doesn't admit he has a problem.... Read more
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Recent Posts
- Financially Stretched Seniors Look to Mexico for Assisted Living
- Home-Spun Gift Certificates: Unique, Meaningful, and Budget-Flexible
- National Day of Listening
- Give an Alzheimer's Caregiver the Gift of Being Pesky
- For Seniors, Taking Care of Minor Health Matters Makes a Major Difference
- Exercise, Dietary Changes Help Cancer Survivors Stay Strong
- When Help and Control Go Head to Head
- Save on Seniors' Grocery Bills (and More) Online
- Creating a Family Oral History: Asking the Right Questions
- Holi-Daze Made Happier: How to Hang Out With Someone Who Has Dementia
- Slow Medicine: A (Not So) New Prescription For Old Age
- Fighting the Stigma of Lung Cancer
- Looking in on Aging Relatives: A Home-for-the-Holidays Checklist
- What's The Hurry? Slowing Down Eases Stress
- Oral Histories: Preserving Your Family's Stories
- Why You Should Care About Diabetes
- 11 Kinds of Music to "Soothe the Savage Beast" of Dementia
- Aggressive Cancer Treatments Are Buying More Time
- College-Linked Retirement Communities Connect Generations
- 10 "Boredom Busters" for Frail Seniors
- Final Messages
- This May Be the Most Useful Alzheimer's Advice
- Flu Season Alert: Watch for Signs of Leukemia in Seniors
- Distance Caregiving: Advice on Looking After Someone From Afar
- Gay and Lesbian Seniors Find Housing Niche
- Caring for an Alcoholic Parent: A Special Challenge
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