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Safe Springtime Fun for Seniors
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012
“We’ll pick Mom up for breakfast, and take her to church – they’re having a special service this weekend for all the mothers, you know – and then we’ll go over to the house and have everyone come over for lunch and a visit, and then I’m not sure.” Carrie Anne tilted her head and [...]
Keeping An Eye on Your Senior Parent’s Vision: What You Need To Know
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
Ever since he was a young journalist covering the Korean War, David has been an avid newshound. He loves keeping up with the events of the day. Lately, however, his daughter has noticed that David hasn’t been spending as much time with his beloved newspapers and magazines as he used to.
When she asked [...]
Slips, Trips, Falls and Injuries at Home: The Hidden Fallout for Your Aging Parents
Wednesday, April 13th, 2011
It only took a moment for Helene G.’s life to change. “The newspaper delivery person missed my driveway again. The paper was way over there, in the ditch.” Eighty-four year old Helene gestured toward the side of her yard, where a steep-sided drainage ditch ran alongside the road. “I went over to [...]
Long-Distance Elder Care Means No Shortage of Headaches
Friday, April 9th, 2010
“Mama? Mama, are you there?” Jeannie pushed her bangs away from her face, a worried expression riding heavy on her brow. “Pick up the phone, Mama!”
There was no answer. “I hate this!” Jeannie exclaimed. “I don’t know what to do. I can call the neighbor, but I called him last time this happened, and he [...]
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