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I’m a busy working mom whose own mother is getting older - in fact, she just moved in with us. I use my iPhone all the time and have found a ton of apps that make my hectic life easier...what about some apps that can make it easier for me to care for my mom? – Cynthia, 45
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I’m having a difficult time explaining to my 10 year-old son that his grandfather is aging. What’s the best way to approach the subject?
Delores in Illinois, 47
Watching a grandparent age can be very confusing for young children. I always try to deal with this in a very practical and straight forward way. First, you [...]
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I’m a caregiver for my 75 year-old father who retired five years ago. He’s in relatively good health, and he just won’t slow down as much as I’d like him to. He says, “Retirement isn’t what it used to be!” What should I do? Carol in Texas
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Should I sing to my father? He seems to like it. Danny in Colorado, 51
Absolutely! It’s very important to do things that make him happy. Song and rhythm are usually a real comfort to the elderly. They both bring back long term memories. It’s a physiological fact that a person becomes happier when singing. Singing [...]
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It has often been years since anyone paid attention to your elder’s physical appearance, and a little bit of attention goes a long way. Bring her to the hairdresser. Give her a regular pedicure and manicure. If it’s in the budget, a facial is a real treat. Make sure she has clothing that’s appropriate for [...]
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Many elderly are staying more active later in life, and that’s great, but it has also resulted in a sharp increase in elder-related crimes. Whether your elder is in the home or traveling far away, he or she can become a target.
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Dr. Marion Somers PhD
Caring for an elder loved one is often an overwhelming job. Make sure you’re taking care of yourself, and then determine the time and resources you can devote to the care of your elder. You can’t do it all by yourself. Get support from and delegate to others. Don’t let yourself get [...]
