Elder abuse involves not only doing something that results in harm or puts a helpless elderly person at risk of harm, but also failing to…
Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect
June 16, 2010
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Recognizing Stress and the Effects of Overload
June 8, 2010
Can you recognize the stress in your life? How well do you handle it? Heightened levels of stress and tension which go untreated can only…
Reducing Caregiver Burnout
June 7, 2010
When caring for others, it is important to keep from neglecting yourself. Maintaining a healthy balance between responsibility and recreation allows you to give greater…
Supporting employees tasked with caring for aging parents
May 14, 2010
Often, you’ll find them speaking in hushed tones on their cell phones at their desks. They may also be the ones who arrive for work…
Alternative Methods to Manage Arthritis Pain
April 5, 2010
While different people respond better to different therapies, your doctor may suggest alternatives like: WARM AND COLD THERAPY — Heat therapy, such as a warm…
Questions to ask before moving an aging loved ones into institutional care
March 6, 2010
If given the option, most people would choose to live in their own homes with some help, rather than move to an institutional setting. Here…
Exercise at 80 – A Little Goes a Long Way
February 6, 2010
The truth is, that the functional decline many older adults experience has less to do with aging and more to do with leading a sedentary…
Welcome to my blog!
January 15, 2010
With the New Year under way, I am pleased to welcome you to my blog! What I hope that you will find from reading my…