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New Caregivers: Get a health assessment for your aging parent New caregivers are often overwhelmed, but getting a health assessment on an aging parent helps organization and reduces stress.
Top 10 Caregiver Tips for 2010 As the new year begins, caregivers must find the services and support that can help make their lives and the lives of their aging parents a little easier.
Caregivers’ Perspectives on Annual Conference for Seniors AARP's annual conference and expo drew seniors from across the country, including caregivers who are caring for their aging parents.
Health Information Checklist to Keep Caregivers Organized Having all of your elderly parent's information regarding health, diseases, doctors and medications - all in one place ensures everything is easily accessible when you need it most.
Caring for Mom or Dad: Top 10 Concerns for the Family Here are some concerns families should take into consideration when caring for an elderly parent or loved one.
Caring for Parents Versus Caring for Children: 10 Ways They Differ Strategies and techniques that are effective when caring for elderly parents are different from those that work well with children.
Helpful Reading Elder care is not easy and can make caregivers feel isolated, so here is a list of books that can help you cope with all aspects of caregiving.
Resources Every Caregiver Should Know Useful organizations for any caregiver and their elderly parent.
How do I get my mother to let go of some of her stuff, like clothing she will never wear and magazines that haven't seen the light of day in 4 years? Comment by Stuck 9 hrs ago
My 90-year-old aunt is in assisted living and has term Leukemia. Are there any hospices that she can move into? Comment by MindingOurElders 5 days ago
Can I get assistance to pay for finances? Created by marianpedraza Mar 2, 2010
Life Insurance after stroke? Comment by chuntley Feb 1, 2010
Need a good log sheet (pdf or xls) to keep track of daily activity Comment by AgingCareEditor Jan 19, 2010
Help for Disabled Comment by MindingOurElders Jan 18, 2010
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Top 10 Caregiver Tips for 2010 Comment by RSuzyJ Jan 12, 2010
My elderly mom has power of attorney for my elderly aunt who lives in assisted living, but we need help figuring out her finances and selling her home. Will an elder care attorney help us? Comment by 195Austin Jan 11, 2010
We have just become my boyfriend's grandmother's caregivers. Where do we begin? Comment by MindingOurElders Jan 9, 2010
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What are some of the most common issues facing the elderly? answered: The most widespread condition affecting those 65 and older is coronary heart disease, followed by stroke, cancer, pneumonia and the flu. Accidents, especially falls that result in hip fractures, are also unfortunately common in the elderly. Full Answer...
The Who, What and Where of Elder Care by Jill R.E. Yesko and Ruth E. Thaler-Carter
Like the title says, this book covers every aspect of caring for your aging parents. And it is completely free, from Lifebrige Health.
Grossed Out? Need to Vent? Just caught Mom using my toothbrush to comb her hair! Comment 5 mins ago by SecretSister
Does anyone else have a borderline persoonality disorder parent they are helping and if so do you havre any tips? Comment 37 mins ago by emjo
My mother also suffers from night terror when she is in bed and cries out for help until 3 in the morning. Created 3 hrs ago by mimi15236
how do I deal with my mother who is 93 year old and just returned home from reha/nursing home after suffering her 2nd broken hip in 3 years. Created 3 hrs ago by mimi15236
How many of you caregivers out there can remember your parents providing care for their parents? Comment 3 hrs ago by Crowemagnum
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RalphRobbinsCFP
Ralph S. Robbins, CFP© is a fully licensed Certified Financial Planning Practitioner specializing in Eldercare Financial Planning. He works everyday helping families in crisis find creative ways to fund long-term care expenses and deal with family financial issues.
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