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We’ve found that it’s common that seniors have a tendency to have a lot of “stuff” in their homes. Cleaning up isn’t always as easy as you might think. Here’s some insight from the Home Instead Senior Care® network and Vickie Dellaquila, certified professional organizer and author of Don’t Toss My Memories in the Trash. [...]
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Continue ReadingAsking for help when the burden of caring for a loved one gets to be too much isn’t a sign of weakness. Many are faced with that stress. Q. I am an 80-year-old woman who has been caring for my 85-year husband with Alzheimer’s disease for the past two years. I love caring for my [...]
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Continue ReadingRespite care refers to short-term, temporary care provided to someone who needs assistance so that a family caregiver can take a break from the daily routine, challenges and stress of caring for an aging adult. Respite is often referred to as the gift of time. Respite services may involve overnight care for an extended period [...]
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Continue ReadingQuestion: I am an 88-year-old widow who loves the holidays. Back in the day, I decorated every room in the house and placed lights outdoors as well. I am unable to do any of that these days, and my children live away. They are all coming home this holiday, though, and I would love to [...]
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Continue ReadingQ: I’ve been caring for my elderly parents and have heard a lot about the stress that goes with family caregiving. I’m certainly feeling it. What’s the latest on the impact of stress on people like me and what can I do about it? The latest stress study from caring.com reveals that personal relationships are [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. I’m a working mom whose 85-year-old mother depends on my care. I have brothers and a sister in town, but no one else pitches in to help me. I’m exhausted and becoming resentful toward my siblings. How can I get them to understand my point of view? The care of senior loved ones can [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. I’m a 66-year-old retiree who had a successful 40-year career. I thought I’d really love retirement, but I find I miss working. Do you have any suggestions? You’re not alone in your desire to continue to put your skills to use. Research indicates that as many as 70 percent of Americans plan to work [...]
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Continue ReadingQuestion: With Baby Boomers like me needing to stay employed, what are the hot jobs on the horizon, particularly for women? I’m curious; what will make these jobs popular? If you’ve ever been a caregiver to an older loved one, or aspired to be, you’re in luck. Older women aged 55 and older – baby [...]
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Continue ReadingThe New York Times recently published an article titled Giving Alzheimer’s Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate. The article discusses ongoing research on how to best treat Alzheimer’s disease, and a few enlightening approaches from different programs. The article states “There’s actually better evidence and more significant results in caregiver interventions than there is in anything [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. As a 75-year-old woman living on a fixed income with Social Security as my primary source of money, I am struggling to make ends meet in the current economy. I’m healthy and willing to work to supplement my income, but I have no idea who would hire me. It’s a challenging time for many [...]
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